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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,983.26, 41,984.88 and 13,194.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,983.26, 41,984.88 and 13,194.28 is: 19,796.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,983.26 : 41,984.88 = 13,194.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,983.26/41,984.88 = 13,194.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,983.26x = 41,984.88 × 13,194.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,983.26x = 553,960,262.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,960,262.49/27,983.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,796.13

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