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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,531.72, 41,303.58 and 10,001

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,531.72, 41,303.58 and 10,001 is: 15,003.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,531.72 : 41,303.58 = 10,001 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,531.72/41,303.58 = 10,001/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,531.72x = 41,303.58 × 10,001
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,531.72x = 413,077,103.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,077,103.58/27,531.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,003.68

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