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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,512.73, 41,285.49 and 9,983.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,512.73, 41,285.49 and 9,983.93 is: 14,981.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,512.73 : 41,285.49 = 9,983.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,512.73/41,285.49 = 9,983.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,512.73x = 41,285.49 × 9,983.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,512.73x = 412,191,235.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,191,235.75/27,512.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,981.84

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