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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,995.76, 42,007.68 and 13,203

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,995.76, 42,007.68 and 13,203 is: 19,811.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,995.76 : 42,007.68 = 13,203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,995.76/42,007.68 = 13,203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,995.76x = 42,007.68 × 13,203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,995.76x = 554,627,399.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,627,399.04/27,995.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,811.12

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