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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,811.76, 41,685.84 and 10,034.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,811.76, 41,685.84 and 10,034.28 is: 15,039.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,811.76 : 41,685.84 = 10,034.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,811.76/41,685.84 = 10,034.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,811.76x = 41,685.84 × 10,034.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,811.76x = 418,287,390.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,287,390.60/27,811.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,039.95

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