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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,376.52, 41,064.78 and 10,949

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,376.52, 41,064.78 and 10,949 is: 16,423.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,376.52 : 41,064.78 = 10,949 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,376.52/41,064.78 = 10,949/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,376.52x = 41,064.78 × 10,949
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,376.52x = 449,618,276.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,618,276.22/27,376.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,423.50

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