Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,020.48, 40,530.24 and 8,552
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 27,020.48, 40,530.24 and 8,552 is: 12,827.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,020.48 : 40,530.24 = 8,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,020.48/40,530.24 = 8,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,020.48x = 40,530.24 × 8,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,020.48x = 346,614,612.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 346,614,612.48/27,020.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,827.85
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