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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,375.06, 41,068.72 and 9,844.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,375.06, 41,068.72 and 9,844.88 is: 14,769.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,375.06 : 41,068.72 = 9,844.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,375.06/41,068.72 = 9,844.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,375.06x = 41,068.72 × 9,844.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,375.06x = 404,316,427.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,316,427.12/27,375.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,769.52

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