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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,668.79, 41,478.53 and 10,134.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,668.79, 41,478.53 and 10,134.52 is: 15,192.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,668.79 : 41,478.53 = 10,134.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,668.79/41,478.53 = 10,134.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,668.79x = 41,478.53 × 10,134.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,668.79x = 420,364,837.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,364,837.49/27,668.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,192.74

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