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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,954.96, 41,931.08 and 10,423.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,954.96, 41,931.08 and 10,423.42 is: 15,634.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,954.96 : 41,931.08 = 10,423.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,954.96/41,931.08 = 10,423.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,954.96x = 41,931.08 × 10,423.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,954.96x = 437,065,205.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,065,205.78/27,954.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,634.62

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