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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,426.39, 41,127.94 and 10,783.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,426.39, 41,127.94 and 10,783.77 is: 16,171.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,426.39 : 41,127.94 = 10,783.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,426.39/41,127.94 = 10,783.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,426.39x = 41,127.94 × 10,783.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,426.39x = 443,514,245.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,514,245.53/27,426.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,171.08

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