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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,999.02, 41,991.24 and 13,204.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,999.02, 41,991.24 and 13,204.02 is: 19,802.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,999.02 : 41,991.24 = 13,204.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,999.02/41,991.24 = 13,204.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,999.02x = 41,991.24 × 13,204.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,999.02x = 554,453,172.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,453,172.78/27,999.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,802.59

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