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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,546.62, 41,324.58 and 10,897.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,546.62, 41,324.58 and 10,897.88 is: 16,348.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,546.62 : 41,324.58 = 10,897.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,546.62/41,324.58 = 10,897.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,546.62x = 41,324.58 × 10,897.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,546.62x = 450,350,107.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,350,107.27/27,546.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,348.66

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