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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,448.06, 41,169.96 and 8,729.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,448.06, 41,169.96 and 8,729.16 is: 13,093.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,448.06 : 41,169.96 = 8,729.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,448.06/41,169.96 = 8,729.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,448.06x = 41,169.96 × 8,729.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,448.06x = 359,379,168.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,379,168.03/27,448.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,093.06

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