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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,557.54, 41,315.96 and 8,826.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,557.54, 41,315.96 and 8,826.74 is: 13,233.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,557.54 : 41,315.96 = 8,826.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,557.54/41,315.96 = 8,826.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,557.54x = 41,315.96 × 8,826.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,557.54x = 364,684,986.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,684,986.06/27,557.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,233.59

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