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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,994.59, 41,994.09 and 9,273.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,994.59, 41,994.09 and 9,273.87 is: 13,911.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,994.59 : 41,994.09 = 9,273.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,994.59/41,994.09 = 9,273.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,994.59x = 41,994.09 × 9,273.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,994.59x = 389,447,731.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,447,731.43/27,994.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,911.54

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