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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,266.74, 40,900.19 and 8,291.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,266.74, 40,900.19 and 8,291.54 is: 12,437.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,266.74 : 40,900.19 = 8,291.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,266.74/40,900.19 = 8,291.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,266.74x = 40,900.19 × 8,291.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,266.74x = 339,125,622.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,125,622.19/27,266.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,437.34

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