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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,499.16, 41,253.22 and 8,519.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,499.16, 41,253.22 and 8,519.36 is: 12,780.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,499.16 : 41,253.22 = 8,519.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,499.16/41,253.22 = 8,519.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,499.16x = 41,253.22 × 8,519.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,499.16x = 351,451,032.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,451,032.34/27,499.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,780.43

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