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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,512.98, 41,285.87 and 9,984.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,512.98, 41,285.87 and 9,984.18 is: 14,982.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,512.98 : 41,285.87 = 9,984.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,512.98/41,285.87 = 9,984.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,512.98x = 41,285.87 × 9,984.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,512.98x = 412,205,301.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,205,301.19/27,512.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,982.21

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