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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,535.40, 41,316.82 and 10,907.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,535.40, 41,316.82 and 10,907.42 is: 16,366.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,535.40 : 41,316.82 = 10,907.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,535.40/41,316.82 = 10,907.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,535.40x = 41,316.82 × 10,907.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,535.40x = 450,659,702.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,659,702.22/27,535.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,366.56

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