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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,651.28, 41,476.92 and 10,122.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,651.28, 41,476.92 and 10,122.88 is: 15,184.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,651.28 : 41,476.92 = 10,122.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,651.28/41,476.92 = 10,122.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,651.28x = 41,476.92 × 10,122.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,651.28x = 419,865,883.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,865,883.93/27,651.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,184.32

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