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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,999.98, 41,985.38 and 13,204.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,999.98, 41,985.38 and 13,204.92 is: 19,800.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,999.98 : 41,985.38 = 13,204.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,999.98/41,985.38 = 13,204.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,999.98x = 41,985.38 × 13,204.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,999.98x = 554,413,617.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,413,617.08/27,999.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,800.50

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