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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,975.08, 41,966.72 and 8,251.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,975.08, 41,966.72 and 8,251.07 is: 12,377.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,975.08 : 41,966.72 = 8,251.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,975.08/41,966.72 = 8,251.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,975.08x = 41,966.72 × 8,251.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,975.08x = 346,270,469.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,270,469.93/27,975.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,377.82

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