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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,974.59, 41,961.61 and 13,175.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,974.59, 41,961.61 and 13,175.41 is: 19,762.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,974.59 : 41,961.61 = 13,175.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,974.59/41,961.61 = 13,175.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,974.59x = 41,961.61 × 13,175.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,974.59x = 552,861,416.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,861,416.01/27,974.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,762.99

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