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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,473.76, 41,209.92 and 7,753.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,473.76, 41,209.92 and 7,753.68 is: 11,630.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,473.76 : 41,209.92 = 7,753.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,473.76/41,209.92 = 7,753.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,473.76x = 41,209.92 × 7,753.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,473.76x = 319,528,532.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,528,532.51/27,473.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,630.32

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