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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,749.59, 41,624.78 and 9,029.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,749.59, 41,624.78 and 9,029.72 is: 13,544.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,749.59 : 41,624.78 = 9,029.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,749.59/41,624.78 = 9,029.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,749.59x = 41,624.78 × 9,029.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,749.59x = 375,860,167.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,860,167.37/27,749.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,544.71

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