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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,129, 40,694.22 and 8,661

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,129, 40,694.22 and 8,661 is: 12,991.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,129 : 40,694.22 = 8,661 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,129/40,694.22 = 8,661/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,129x = 40,694.22 × 8,661
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,129x = 352,452,639.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,452,639.42/27,129
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,991.73

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