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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,514.49, 41,246.96 and 9,972

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,514.49, 41,246.96 and 9,972 is: 14,949.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,514.49 : 41,246.96 = 9,972 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,514.49/41,246.96 = 9,972/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,514.49x = 41,246.96 × 9,972
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,514.49x = 411,314,635.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,314,635.26/27,514.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,949.02

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