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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,488.78, 41,233.06 and 9,954.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,488.78, 41,233.06 and 9,954.50 is: 14,931.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,488.78 : 41,233.06 = 9,954.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,488.78/41,233.06 = 9,954.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,488.78x = 41,233.06 × 9,954.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,488.78x = 410,454,495.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,454,495.77/27,488.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,931.71

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