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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,825.63, 41,730.89 and 8,099.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,825.63, 41,730.89 and 8,099.07 is: 12,146.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,825.63 : 41,730.89 = 8,099.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,825.63/41,730.89 = 8,099.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,825.63x = 41,730.89 × 8,099.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,825.63x = 337,981,358.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,981,358.78/27,825.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,146.40

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