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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,811.17, 41,716.76 and 7,034.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,811.17, 41,716.76 and 7,034.67 is: 10,552.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,811.17 : 41,716.76 = 7,034.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,811.17/41,716.76 = 7,034.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,811.17x = 41,716.76 × 7,034.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,811.17x = 293,463,604.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,463,604.90/27,811.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,552.01

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