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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,756.54, 41,651.24 and 10,238.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,756.54, 41,651.24 and 10,238.67 is: 15,364.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,756.54 : 41,651.24 = 10,238.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,756.54/41,651.24 = 10,238.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,756.54x = 41,651.24 × 10,238.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,756.54x = 426,453,250.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,453,250.26/27,756.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,364.06

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