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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,806.49, 41,691.51 and 10,266.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,806.49, 41,691.51 and 10,266.75 is: 15,393.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,806.49 : 41,691.51 = 10,266.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,806.49/41,691.51 = 10,266.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,806.49x = 41,691.51 × 10,266.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,806.49x = 428,036,310.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,036,310.29/27,806.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,393.40

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