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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,710.48, 41,571.96 and 9,242

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,710.48, 41,571.96 and 9,242 is: 13,865.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,710.48 : 41,571.96 = 9,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,710.48/41,571.96 = 9,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,710.48x = 41,571.96 × 9,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,710.48x = 384,208,054.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,208,054.32/27,710.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,865.08

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