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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,316.01, 40,982.52 and 9,785.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,316.01, 40,982.52 and 9,785.99 is: 14,682.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,316.01 : 40,982.52 = 9,785.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,316.01/40,982.52 = 9,785.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,316.01x = 40,982.52 × 9,785.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,316.01x = 401,054,530.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,054,530.89/27,316.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,682.03

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