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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,994.08, 41,996.64 and 8,003.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,994.08, 41,996.64 and 8,003.76 is: 12,007.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,994.08 : 41,996.64 = 8,003.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,994.08/41,996.64 = 8,003.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,994.08x = 41,996.64 × 8,003.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,994.08x = 336,131,027.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,131,027.37/27,994.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,007.22

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