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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,625.52, 41,442.52 and 10,091.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,625.52, 41,442.52 and 10,091.18 is: 15,138.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,625.52 : 41,442.52 = 10,091.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,625.52/41,442.52 = 10,091.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,625.52x = 41,442.52 × 10,091.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,625.52x = 418,203,928.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,203,928.97/27,625.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,138.32

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