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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,767.52, 41,651.28 and 8,046.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,767.52, 41,651.28 and 8,046.09 is: 12,069.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,767.52 : 41,651.28 = 8,046.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,767.52/41,651.28 = 8,046.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,767.52x = 41,651.28 × 8,046.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,767.52x = 335,129,947.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,129,947.50/27,767.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,069.14

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