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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,511.83, 41,270.49 and 9,983.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,511.83, 41,270.49 and 9,983.03 is: 14,975.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,511.83 : 41,270.49 = 9,983.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,511.83/41,270.49 = 9,983.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,511.83x = 41,270.49 × 9,983.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,511.83x = 412,004,333.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,004,333.43/27,511.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,975.53

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