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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,410.58, 41,117.35 and 8,689.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,410.58, 41,117.35 and 8,689.25 is: 13,034.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,410.58 : 41,117.35 = 8,689.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,410.58/41,117.35 = 8,689.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,410.58x = 41,117.35 × 8,689.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,410.58x = 357,278,890.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,278,890.77/27,410.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,034.34

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