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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,327.18, 41,003.52 and 10,682.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,327.18, 41,003.52 and 10,682.89 is: 16,029.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,327.18 : 41,003.52 = 10,682.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,327.18/41,003.52 = 10,682.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,327.18x = 41,003.52 × 10,682.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,327.18x = 438,036,093.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,036,093.77/27,327.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,029.32

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