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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,664.20, 41,490.90 and 9,196.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,664.20, 41,490.90 and 9,196.20 is: 13,792.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,664.20 : 41,490.90 = 9,196.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,664.20/41,490.90 = 9,196.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,664.20x = 41,490.90 × 9,196.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,664.20x = 381,558,614.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,558,614.58/27,664.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,792.50

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