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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,009.17, 40,486.08 and 10,364.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,009.17, 40,486.08 and 10,364.73 is: 15,536.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,009.17 : 40,486.08 = 10,364.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,009.17/40,486.08 = 10,364.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,009.17x = 40,486.08 × 10,364.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,009.17x = 419,627,458.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,627,458.30/27,009.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,536.48

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