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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,970.30, 41,962.68 and 10,440.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,970.30, 41,962.68 and 10,440.28 is: 15,663.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,970.30 : 41,962.68 = 10,440.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,970.30/41,962.68 = 10,440.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,970.30x = 41,962.68 × 10,440.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,970.30x = 438,102,128.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,102,128.75/27,970.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,663.12

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