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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,869.96, 41,808.86 and 8,150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,869.96, 41,808.86 and 8,150 is: 12,226.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,869.96 : 41,808.86 = 8,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,869.96/41,808.86 = 8,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,869.96x = 41,808.86 × 8,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,869.96x = 340,742,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,742,209/27,869.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,226.15

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