Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,092.24, 40,644 and 9,574.64
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 27,092.24, 40,644 and 9,574.64 is: 14,363.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,092.24 : 40,644 = 9,574.64 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,092.24/40,644 = 9,574.64/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,092.24x = 40,644 × 9,574.64 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,092.24x = 389,151,668.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 389,151,668.16/27,092.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,363.95
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