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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,638.48, 41,459.64 and 9,170

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,638.48, 41,459.64 and 9,170 is: 13,755.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,638.48 : 41,459.64 = 9,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,638.48/41,459.64 = 9,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,638.48x = 41,459.64 × 9,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,638.48x = 380,184,898.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,184,898.80/27,638.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,755.64

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