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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,524.68, 41,287.56 and 8,808.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,524.68, 41,287.56 and 8,808.28 is: 13,212.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,524.68 : 41,287.56 = 8,808.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,524.68/41,287.56 = 8,808.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,524.68x = 41,287.56 × 8,808.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,524.68x = 363,672,389.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,672,389.00/27,524.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,212.59

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