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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,525.68, 41,289.06 and 8,809.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,525.68, 41,289.06 and 8,809.28 is: 13,214.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,525.68 : 41,289.06 = 8,809.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,525.68/41,289.06 = 8,809.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,525.68x = 41,289.06 × 8,809.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,525.68x = 363,726,890.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,726,890.48/27,525.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,214.09

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