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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,621, 41,437.98 and 9,153

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,621, 41,437.98 and 9,153 is: 13,731.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,621 : 41,437.98 = 9,153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,621/41,437.98 = 9,153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,621x = 41,437.98 × 9,153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,621x = 379,281,830.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,281,830.94/27,621
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,731.65

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