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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,529.61, 41,294.45 and 6,753.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,529.61, 41,294.45 and 6,753.11 is: 10,129.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,529.61 : 41,294.45 = 6,753.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,529.61/41,294.45 = 6,753.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,529.61x = 41,294.45 × 6,753.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,529.61x = 278,865,929.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,865,929.47/27,529.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,129.67

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