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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,822.10, 41,703.98 and 10,280.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,822.10, 41,703.98 and 10,280.74 is: 15,410.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,822.10 : 41,703.98 = 10,280.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,822.10/41,703.98 = 10,280.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,822.10x = 41,703.98 × 10,280.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,822.10x = 428,747,775.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,747,775.35/27,822.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,410.33

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