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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,565.79, 41,362.35 and 10,925.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,565.79, 41,362.35 and 10,925.46 is: 16,393.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,565.79 : 41,362.35 = 10,925.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,565.79/41,362.35 = 10,925.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,565.79x = 41,362.35 × 10,925.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,565.79x = 451,902,700.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,902,700.43/27,565.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,393.61

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