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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,316.71, 40,950.63 and 10,672.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,316.71, 40,950.63 and 10,672.83 is: 15,999.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,316.71 : 40,950.63 = 10,672.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,316.71/40,950.63 = 10,672.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,316.71x = 40,950.63 × 10,672.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,316.71x = 437,059,112.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,059,112.38/27,316.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,999.70

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