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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,627.20, 41,440.80 and 9,159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,627.20, 41,440.80 and 9,159.20 is: 13,738.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,627.20 : 41,440.80 = 9,159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,627.20/41,440.80 = 9,159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,627.20x = 41,440.80 × 9,159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,627.20x = 379,564,575.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,564,575.36/27,627.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,738.80

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