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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,049, 40,579.98 and 8,581

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,049, 40,579.98 and 8,581 is: 12,873.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,049 : 40,579.98 = 8,581 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,049/40,579.98 = 8,581/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,049x = 40,579.98 × 8,581
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,049x = 348,216,808.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,216,808.38/27,049
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,873.56

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