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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,069.89, 40,607.06 and 7,348.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,069.89, 40,607.06 and 7,348.55 is: 11,023.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,069.89 : 40,607.06 = 7,348.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,069.89/40,607.06 = 7,348.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,069.89x = 40,607.06 × 7,348.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,069.89x = 298,402,770.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,402,770.98/27,069.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,023.42

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