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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,447.66, 41,172.57 and 7,727.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,447.66, 41,172.57 and 7,727.94 is: 11,592.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,447.66 : 41,172.57 = 7,727.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,447.66/41,172.57 = 7,727.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,447.66x = 41,172.57 × 7,727.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,447.66x = 318,179,150.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,179,150.61/27,447.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,592.21

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