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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,289.83, 40,936.63 and 10,644.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,289.83, 40,936.63 and 10,644.33 is: 15,967.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,289.83 : 40,936.63 = 10,644.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,289.83/40,936.63 = 10,644.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,289.83x = 40,936.63 × 10,644.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,289.83x = 435,742,998.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,742,998.81/27,289.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,967.23

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