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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,664.62, 41,477.49 and 10,132.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,664.62, 41,477.49 and 10,132.17 is: 15,191.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,664.62 : 41,477.49 = 10,132.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,664.62/41,477.49 = 10,132.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,664.62x = 41,477.49 × 10,132.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,664.62x = 420,256,979.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,256,979.85/27,664.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,191.14

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