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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,501.39, 41,241.83 and 10,855.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,501.39, 41,241.83 and 10,855.89 is: 16,279.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,501.39 : 41,241.83 = 10,855.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,501.39/41,241.83 = 10,855.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,501.39x = 41,241.83 × 10,855.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,501.39x = 447,716,715.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,716,715.60/27,501.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,279.78

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