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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,060, 40,590.08 and 10,644

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,060, 40,590.08 and 10,644 is: 15,966.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,060 : 40,590.08 = 10,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,060/40,590.08 = 10,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,060x = 40,590.08 × 10,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,060x = 432,040,811.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,040,811.52/27,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,966.03

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