Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,163.27, 40,744.94 and 7,442
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 27,163.27, 40,744.94 and 7,442 is: 11,163.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,163.27 : 40,744.94 = 7,442 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,163.27/40,744.94 = 7,442/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,163.27x = 40,744.94 × 7,442 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,163.27x = 303,223,843.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 303,223,843.48/27,163.27 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,163.01
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