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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,971.55, 41,964.56 and 10,441.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,971.55, 41,964.56 and 10,441.53 is: 15,664.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,971.55 : 41,964.56 = 10,441.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,971.55/41,964.56 = 10,441.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,971.55x = 41,964.56 × 10,441.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,971.55x = 438,174,159.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,174,159.97/27,971.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,664.99

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