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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,668.97, 41,503.74 and 7,947.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,668.97, 41,503.74 and 7,947.48 is: 11,921.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,668.97 : 41,503.74 = 7,947.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,668.97/41,503.74 = 7,947.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,668.97x = 41,503.74 × 7,947.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,668.97x = 329,850,143.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,850,143.58/27,668.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,921.30

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