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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,592.65, 41,377.64 and 10,950.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,592.65, 41,377.64 and 10,950.39 is: 16,421.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,592.65 : 41,377.64 = 10,950.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,592.65/41,377.64 = 10,950.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,592.65x = 41,377.64 × 10,950.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,592.65x = 453,101,240.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,101,240.53/27,592.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,421.08

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