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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,764.74, 41,645.94 and 8,042.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,764.74, 41,645.94 and 8,042.86 is: 12,063.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,764.74 : 41,645.94 = 8,042.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,764.74/41,645.94 = 8,042.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,764.74x = 41,645.94 × 8,042.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,764.74x = 334,952,464.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,952,464.99/27,764.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,063.95

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