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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,347.80, 41,005.32 and 10,688.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,347.80, 41,005.32 and 10,688.32 is: 16,026.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,347.80 : 41,005.32 = 10,688.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,347.80/41,005.32 = 10,688.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,347.80x = 41,005.32 × 10,688.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,347.80x = 438,277,981.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,277,981.86/27,347.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,026.08

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