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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,009.21, 40,521.60 and 8,292

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,009.21, 40,521.60 and 8,292 is: 12,440.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,009.21 : 40,521.60 = 8,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,009.21/40,521.60 = 8,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,009.21x = 40,521.60 × 8,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,009.21x = 336,005,107.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,005,107.20/27,009.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,440.39

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