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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,261.62, 40,893.23 and 7,541.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,261.62, 40,893.23 and 7,541.63 is: 11,312.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,261.62 : 40,893.23 = 7,541.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,261.62/40,893.23 = 7,541.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,261.62x = 40,893.23 × 7,541.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,261.62x = 308,401,424.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,401,424.55/27,261.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,312.66

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