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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,751.52, 41,627.28 and 10,214.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,751.52, 41,627.28 and 10,214.88 is: 15,322.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,751.52 : 41,627.28 = 10,214.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,751.52/41,627.28 = 10,214.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,751.52x = 41,627.28 × 10,214.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,751.52x = 425,217,669.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,217,669.93/27,751.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,322.32

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