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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,515.59, 41,275.68 and 8,798.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,515.59, 41,275.68 and 8,798.29 is: 13,198.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,515.59 : 41,275.68 = 8,798.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,515.59/41,275.68 = 8,798.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,515.59x = 41,275.68 × 8,798.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,515.59x = 363,155,402.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,155,402.59/27,515.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,198.17

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