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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,343.14, 40,996.71 and 10,705.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,343.14, 40,996.71 and 10,705.02 is: 16,050.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,343.14 : 40,996.71 = 10,705.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,343.14/40,996.71 = 10,705.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,343.14x = 40,996.71 × 10,705.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,343.14x = 438,870,600.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,870,600.48/27,343.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,050.48

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