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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,022.91, 40,544.37 and 9,255.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,022.91, 40,544.37 and 9,255.33 is: 13,886.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,022.91 : 40,544.37 = 9,255.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,022.91/40,544.37 = 9,255.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,022.91x = 40,544.37 × 9,255.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,022.91x = 375,251,523.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,251,523.99/27,022.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,886.42

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