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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,439.65, 41,159.46 and 10,790.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,439.65, 41,159.46 and 10,790.58 is: 16,185.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,439.65 : 41,159.46 = 10,790.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,439.65/41,159.46 = 10,790.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,439.65x = 41,159.46 × 10,790.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,439.65x = 444,134,445.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,134,445.89/27,439.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,185.86

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