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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,983.97, 41,947.91 and 13,001.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,983.97, 41,947.91 and 13,001.62 is: 19,489.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,983.97 : 41,947.91 = 13,001.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,983.97/41,947.91 = 13,001.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,983.97x = 41,947.91 × 13,001.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,983.97x = 545,390,510.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,390,510.87/27,983.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,489.39

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