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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,427.39, 41,129.44 and 10,784.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,427.39, 41,129.44 and 10,784.77 is: 16,172.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,427.39 : 41,129.44 = 10,784.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,427.39/41,129.44 = 10,784.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,427.39x = 41,129.44 × 10,784.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,427.39x = 443,571,550.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,571,550.63/27,427.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,172.58

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