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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,051, 40,578.34 and 8,329.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,051, 40,578.34 and 8,329.88 is: 12,495.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,051 : 40,578.34 = 8,329.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,051/40,578.34 = 8,329.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,051x = 40,578.34 × 8,329.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,051x = 338,012,702.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,012,702.80/27,051
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,495.39

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