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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,392.01, 41,063.34 and 9,849.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,392.01, 41,063.34 and 9,849.50 is: 14,765.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,392.01 : 41,063.34 = 9,849.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,392.01/41,063.34 = 9,849.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,392.01x = 41,063.34 × 9,849.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,392.01x = 404,453,367.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,453,367.33/27,392.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,765.38

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