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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,347.91, 41,005.44 and 10,688.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,347.91, 41,005.44 and 10,688.09 is: 16,025.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,347.91 : 41,005.44 = 10,688.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,347.91/41,005.44 = 10,688.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,347.91x = 41,005.44 × 10,688.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,347.91x = 438,269,628.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,269,628.18/27,347.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,025.71

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