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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,858.06, 41,788.44 and 9,136.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,858.06, 41,788.44 and 9,136.44 is: 13,705.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,858.06 : 41,788.44 = 9,136.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,858.06/41,788.44 = 9,136.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,858.06x = 41,788.44 × 9,136.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,858.06x = 381,797,574.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,797,574.75/27,858.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,705.10

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