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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,451.76, 41,177.34 and 6,675.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,451.76, 41,177.34 and 6,675.28 is: 10,012.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,451.76 : 41,177.34 = 6,675.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,451.76/41,177.34 = 6,675.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,451.76x = 41,177.34 × 6,675.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,451.76x = 274,870,274.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,870,274.16/27,451.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,012.85

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