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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,306.61, 40,962.19 and 7,318.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,306.61, 40,962.19 and 7,318.95 is: 10,979.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,306.61 : 40,962.19 = 7,318.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,306.61/40,962.19 = 7,318.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,306.61x = 40,962.19 × 7,318.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,306.61x = 299,800,220.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,800,220.50/27,306.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,979.03

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