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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,711.92, 41,571.98 and 10,180.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,711.92, 41,571.98 and 10,180.38 is: 15,272.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,711.92 : 41,571.98 = 10,180.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,711.92/41,571.98 = 10,180.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,711.92x = 41,571.98 × 10,180.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,711.92x = 423,218,754.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,218,754.19/27,711.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,272.08

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