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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,932.16, 41,904.96 and 8,210.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,932.16, 41,904.96 and 8,210.28 is: 12,317.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,932.16 : 41,904.96 = 8,210.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,932.16/41,904.96 = 8,210.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,932.16x = 41,904.96 × 8,210.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,932.16x = 344,051,454.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,051,454.99/27,932.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,317.40

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