Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,371.52, 41,057.28 and 10,944
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 27,371.52, 41,057.28 and 10,944 is: 16,416
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,371.52 : 41,057.28 = 10,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,371.52/41,057.28 = 10,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,371.52x = 41,057.28 × 10,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,371.52x = 449,330,872.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 449,330,872.32/27,371.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,416
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