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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,760.79, 41,631.23 and 8,035.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,760.79, 41,631.23 and 8,035.27 is: 12,050.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,760.79 : 41,631.23 = 8,035.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,760.79/41,631.23 = 8,035.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,760.79x = 41,631.23 × 8,035.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,760.79x = 334,518,089.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,518,089.49/27,760.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,050.02

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