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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,996.06, 42,004.32 and 13,010.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,996.06, 42,004.32 and 13,010.10 is: 19,519.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,996.06 : 42,004.32 = 13,010.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,996.06/42,004.32 = 13,010.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,996.06x = 42,004.32 × 13,010.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,996.06x = 546,480,403.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,480,403.63/27,996.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,519.90

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