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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,659.20, 41,483.40 and 9,191.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,659.20, 41,483.40 and 9,191.20 is: 13,785.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,659.20 : 41,483.40 = 9,191.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,659.20/41,483.40 = 9,191.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,659.20x = 41,483.40 × 9,191.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,659.20x = 381,282,226.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,282,226.08/27,659.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,785.01

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