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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,522.87, 41,271.28 and 10,663.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,522.87, 41,271.28 and 10,663.77 is: 15,990.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,522.87 : 41,271.28 = 10,663.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,522.87/41,271.28 = 10,663.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,522.87x = 41,271.28 × 10,663.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,522.87x = 440,107,437.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,107,437.53/27,522.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,990.61

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