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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,377.52, 41,066.28 and 10,950

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,377.52, 41,066.28 and 10,950 is: 16,425

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,377.52 : 41,066.28 = 10,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,377.52/41,066.28 = 10,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,377.52x = 41,066.28 × 10,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,377.52x = 449,675,766
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,675,766/27,377.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,425

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