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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,829, 41,746.07 and 10,064.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,829, 41,746.07 and 10,064.10 is: 15,097.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,829 : 41,746.07 = 10,064.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,829/41,746.07 = 10,064.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,829x = 41,746.07 × 10,064.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,829x = 420,136,623.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,136,623.09/27,829
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,097.08

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