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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,932.83, 41,886.07 and 10,150.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,932.83, 41,886.07 and 10,150.98 is: 15,221.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,932.83 : 41,886.07 = 10,150.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,932.83/41,886.07 = 10,150.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,932.83x = 41,886.07 × 10,150.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,932.83x = 425,184,763.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,184,763.56/27,932.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,221.69

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