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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,351.08, 41,030.69 and 8,629.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,351.08, 41,030.69 and 8,629.14 is: 12,944.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,351.08 : 41,030.69 = 8,629.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,351.08/41,030.69 = 8,629.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,351.08x = 41,030.69 × 8,629.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,351.08x = 354,059,525.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,059,525.16/27,351.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,944.99

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