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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,744.32, 41,607.84 and 9,272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,744.32, 41,607.84 and 9,272 is: 13,905.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,744.32 : 41,607.84 = 9,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,744.32/41,607.84 = 9,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,744.32x = 41,607.84 × 9,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,744.32x = 385,787,892.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,787,892.48/27,744.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,905.11

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