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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,344.79, 41,015.82 and 10,707.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,344.79, 41,015.82 and 10,707.87 is: 16,061.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,344.79 : 41,015.82 = 10,707.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,344.79/41,015.82 = 10,707.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,344.79x = 41,015.82 × 10,707.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,344.79x = 439,192,068.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,192,068.50/27,344.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,061.27

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