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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,992.93, 41,979.67 and 8,266.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,992.93, 41,979.67 and 8,266.19 is: 12,396.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,992.93 : 41,979.67 = 8,266.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,992.93/41,979.67 = 8,266.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,992.93x = 41,979.67 × 8,266.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,992.93x = 347,011,677.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,011,677.13/27,992.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,396.41

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