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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,799.73, 41,699.68 and 6,739.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,799.73, 41,699.68 and 6,739.68 is: 10,109.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,799.73 : 41,699.68 = 6,739.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,799.73/41,699.68 = 6,739.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,799.73x = 41,699.68 × 6,739.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,799.73x = 281,042,638.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,042,638.83/27,799.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,109.55

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