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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,377.74, 41,066.61 and 9,848.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,377.74, 41,066.61 and 9,848.93 is: 14,773.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,377.74 : 41,066.61 = 9,848.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,377.74/41,066.61 = 9,848.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,377.74x = 41,066.61 × 9,848.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,377.74x = 404,462,269.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,462,269.89/27,377.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,773.40

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