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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,808.59, 41,708.46 and 9,088.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,808.59, 41,708.46 and 9,088.47 is: 13,631.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,808.59 : 41,708.46 = 9,088.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,808.59/41,708.46 = 9,088.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,808.59x = 41,708.46 × 9,088.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,808.59x = 379,066,087.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,066,087.46/27,808.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,631.26

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