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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,476.41, 41,216.92 and 8,759.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,476.41, 41,216.92 and 8,759.11 is: 13,139.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,476.41 : 41,216.92 = 8,759.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,476.41/41,216.92 = 8,759.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,476.41x = 41,216.92 × 8,759.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,476.41x = 361,023,362.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,023,362.06/27,476.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,139.39

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