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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,481.63, 41,225.43 and 8,757.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,481.63, 41,225.43 and 8,757.27 is: 13,136.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,481.63 : 41,225.43 = 8,757.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,481.63/41,225.43 = 8,757.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,481.63x = 41,225.43 × 8,757.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,481.63x = 361,022,221.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,022,221.38/27,481.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,136.86

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