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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,570.62, 41,362.86 and 8,852.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,570.62, 41,362.86 and 8,852.33 is: 13,280.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,570.62 : 41,362.86 = 8,852.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,570.62/41,362.86 = 8,852.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,570.62x = 41,362.86 × 8,852.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,570.62x = 366,157,479.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,157,479.65/27,570.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,280.71

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