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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,430.08, 41,140.91 and 8,707.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,430.08, 41,140.91 and 8,707.67 is: 13,060.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,430.08 : 41,140.91 = 8,707.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,430.08/41,140.91 = 8,707.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,430.08x = 41,140.91 × 8,707.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,430.08x = 358,241,438.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,241,438.12/27,430.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,060.17

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