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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,588.30, 41,367.33 and 10,931.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,588.30, 41,367.33 and 10,931.46 is: 16,391.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,588.30 : 41,367.33 = 10,931.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,588.30/41,367.33 = 10,931.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,588.30x = 41,367.33 × 10,931.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,588.30x = 452,205,313.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,205,313.20/27,588.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,391.20

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