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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,511.79, 41,269.98 and 8,794.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,511.79, 41,269.98 and 8,794.49 is: 13,192.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,511.79 : 41,269.98 = 8,794.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,511.79/41,269.98 = 8,794.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,511.79x = 41,269.98 × 8,794.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,511.79x = 362,948,426.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,948,426.41/27,511.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,192.47

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