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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,444.97, 41,167.65 and 7,725.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,444.97, 41,167.65 and 7,725.52 is: 11,588.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,444.97 : 41,167.65 = 7,725.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,444.97/41,167.65 = 7,725.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,444.97x = 41,167.65 × 7,725.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,444.97x = 318,041,503.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,041,503.43/27,444.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,588.33

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