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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,805.54, 41,714.85 and 8,083.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,805.54, 41,714.85 and 8,083.52 is: 12,127.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,805.54 : 41,714.85 = 8,083.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,805.54/41,714.85 = 8,083.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,805.54x = 41,714.85 × 8,083.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,805.54x = 337,202,824.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,202,824.27/27,805.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,127.18

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