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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,466.26, 41,221.20 and 10,830.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,466.26, 41,221.20 and 10,830.48 is: 16,254.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,466.26 : 41,221.20 = 10,830.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,466.26/41,221.20 = 10,830.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,466.26x = 41,221.20 × 10,830.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,466.26x = 446,445,382.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,445,382.18/27,466.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,254.32

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