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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,773.49, 41,651.66 and 8,053.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,773.49, 41,651.66 and 8,053.50 is: 12,077.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,773.49 : 41,651.66 = 8,053.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,773.49/41,651.66 = 8,053.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,773.49x = 41,651.66 × 8,053.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,773.49x = 335,441,643.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,441,643.81/27,773.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,077.76

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