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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,439.49, 41,164.91 and 8,719.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,439.49, 41,164.91 and 8,719.14 is: 13,080.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,439.49 : 41,164.91 = 8,719.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,439.49/41,164.91 = 8,719.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,439.49x = 41,164.91 × 8,719.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,439.49x = 358,922,756.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,922,756.85/27,439.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,080.52

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