Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,001.44, 40,502.16 and 8,532
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 27,001.44, 40,502.16 and 8,532 is: 12,798
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,001.44 : 40,502.16 = 8,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,001.44/40,502.16 = 8,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,001.44x = 40,502.16 × 8,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,001.44x = 345,564,429.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 345,564,429.12/27,001.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,798
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