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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,392.26, 41,063.72 and 9,849.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,392.26, 41,063.72 and 9,849.75 is: 14,765.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,392.26 : 41,063.72 = 9,849.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,392.26/41,063.72 = 9,849.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,392.26x = 41,063.72 × 9,849.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,392.26x = 404,467,326.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,467,326.82/27,392.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,765.75

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