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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,607.16, 41,402.52 and 10,072.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,607.16, 41,402.52 and 10,072.88 is: 15,106.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,607.16 : 41,402.52 = 10,072.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,607.16/41,402.52 = 10,072.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,607.16x = 41,402.52 × 10,072.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,607.16x = 417,042,408.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,042,408.65/27,607.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,106.32

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