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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,845.51, 41,773.46 and 9,126.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,845.51, 41,773.46 and 9,126.68 is: 13,691.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,845.51 : 41,773.46 = 9,126.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,845.51/41,773.46 = 9,126.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,845.51x = 41,773.46 × 9,126.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,845.51x = 381,252,747.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,252,747.41/27,845.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,691.72

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