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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,577.12, 41,340.96 and 10,926

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,577.12, 41,340.96 and 10,926 is: 16,379.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,577.12 : 41,340.96 = 10,926 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,577.12/41,340.96 = 10,926/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,577.12x = 41,340.96 × 10,926
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,577.12x = 451,691,328.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,691,328.96/27,577.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,379.21

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