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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,439.26, 41,158.58 and 6,662.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,439.26, 41,158.58 and 6,662.76 is: 9,994.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,439.26 : 41,158.58 = 6,662.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,439.26/41,158.58 = 6,662.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,439.26x = 41,158.58 × 6,662.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,439.26x = 274,229,740.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,229,740.48/27,439.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,994.06

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