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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,749.74, 41,623.40 and 8,027.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,749.74, 41,623.40 and 8,027.86 is: 12,041.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,749.74 : 41,623.40 = 8,027.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,749.74/41,623.40 = 8,027.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,749.74x = 41,623.40 × 8,027.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,749.74x = 334,146,827.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,146,827.92/27,749.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,041.44

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