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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,537.61, 41,283.01 and 10,909.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,537.61, 41,283.01 and 10,909.34 is: 16,354.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,537.61 : 41,283.01 = 10,909.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,537.61/41,283.01 = 10,909.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,537.61x = 41,283.01 × 10,909.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,537.61x = 450,370,468.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,370,468.25/27,537.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,354.74

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