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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,197.98, 40,797.33 and 10,558.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,197.98, 40,797.33 and 10,558.96 is: 15,838.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,197.98 : 40,797.33 = 10,558.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,197.98/40,797.33 = 10,558.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,197.98x = 40,797.33 × 10,558.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,197.98x = 430,777,375.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,777,375.58/27,197.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,838.58

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