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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,394.72, 41,092.32 and 8,674.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,394.72, 41,092.32 and 8,674.44 is: 13,011.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,394.72 : 41,092.32 = 8,674.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,394.72/41,092.32 = 8,674.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,394.72x = 41,092.32 × 8,674.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,394.72x = 356,452,864.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,452,864.30/27,394.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,011.74

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