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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,511.39, 41,269.82 and 9,982.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,511.39, 41,269.82 and 9,982.59 is: 14,974.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,511.39 : 41,269.82 = 9,982.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,511.39/41,269.82 = 9,982.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,511.39x = 41,269.82 × 9,982.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,511.39x = 411,979,692.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,979,692.43/27,511.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,974.88

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