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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,341.98, 41,011.60 and 10,705.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,341.98, 41,011.60 and 10,705.06 is: 16,057.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,341.98 : 41,011.60 = 10,705.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,341.98/41,011.60 = 10,705.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,341.98x = 41,011.60 × 10,705.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,341.98x = 439,031,638.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,031,638.70/27,341.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,057.05

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