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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,533.67, 41,300.66 and 10,897.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,533.67, 41,300.66 and 10,897.66 is: 16,346.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,533.67 : 41,300.66 = 10,897.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,533.67/41,300.66 = 10,897.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,533.67x = 41,300.66 × 10,897.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,533.67x = 450,080,550.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,080,550.46/27,533.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,346.55

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