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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,775.59, 41,666.62 and 9,758.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,775.59, 41,666.62 and 9,758.28 is: 14,638.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,775.59 : 41,666.62 = 9,758.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,775.59/41,666.62 = 9,758.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,775.59x = 41,666.62 × 9,758.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,775.59x = 406,594,544.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,594,544.61/27,775.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,638.56

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