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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,607.68, 41,422.46 and 10,089.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,607.68, 41,422.46 and 10,089.81 is: 15,138.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,607.68 : 41,422.46 = 10,089.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,607.68/41,422.46 = 10,089.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,607.68x = 41,422.46 × 10,089.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,607.68x = 417,944,700.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,944,700.68/27,607.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,138.71

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