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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,849.54, 41,778.81 and 9,124.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,849.54, 41,778.81 and 9,124.14 is: 13,687.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,849.54 : 41,778.81 = 9,124.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,849.54/41,778.81 = 9,124.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,849.54x = 41,778.81 × 9,124.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,849.54x = 381,195,711.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,195,711.47/27,849.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,687.68

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