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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,867.79, 41,782.24 and 10,332.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,867.79, 41,782.24 and 10,332.91 is: 15,492.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,867.79 : 41,782.24 = 10,332.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,867.79/41,782.24 = 10,332.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,867.79x = 41,782.24 × 10,332.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,867.79x = 431,732,125.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,732,125.52/27,867.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,492.16

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