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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,535.62, 41,308.29 and 9,771.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,535.62, 41,308.29 and 9,771.72 is: 14,659.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,535.62 : 41,308.29 = 9,771.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,535.62/41,308.29 = 9,771.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,535.62x = 41,308.29 × 9,771.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,535.62x = 403,653,043.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,653,043.56/27,535.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,659.30

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