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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,171.91, 40,747.92 and 9,398.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,171.91, 40,747.92 and 9,398.08 is: 14,093.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,171.91 : 40,747.92 = 9,398.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,171.91/40,747.92 = 9,398.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,171.91x = 40,747.92 × 9,398.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,171.91x = 382,952,211.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,952,211.99/27,171.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,093.68

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