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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,621, 41,394.96 and 10,073.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,621, 41,394.96 and 10,073.88 is: 15,097.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,621 : 41,394.96 = 10,073.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,621/41,394.96 = 10,073.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,621x = 41,394.96 × 10,073.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,621x = 417,007,859.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,007,859.64/27,621
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,097.49

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