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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,347.97, 41,005.74 and 10,688.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,347.97, 41,005.74 and 10,688.70 is: 16,026.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,347.97 : 41,005.74 = 10,688.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,347.97/41,005.74 = 10,688.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,347.97x = 41,005.74 × 10,688.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,347.97x = 438,298,053.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,298,053.14/27,347.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,026.71

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