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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,512.58, 41,256.85 and 9,737.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,512.58, 41,256.85 and 9,737.33 is: 14,601.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,512.58 : 41,256.85 = 9,737.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,512.58/41,256.85 = 9,737.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,512.58x = 41,256.85 × 9,737.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,512.58x = 401,731,563.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,731,563.21/27,512.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,601.74

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