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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,806.94, 41,697.30 and 10,035.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,806.94, 41,697.30 and 10,035.28 is: 15,048.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,806.94 : 41,697.30 = 10,035.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,806.94/41,697.30 = 10,035.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,806.94x = 41,697.30 × 10,035.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,806.94x = 418,443,976.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,443,976.50/27,806.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,048.18

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