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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,995.08, 41,997.80 and 8,003.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,995.08, 41,997.80 and 8,003.74 is: 12,007.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,995.08 : 41,997.80 = 8,003.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,995.08/41,997.80 = 8,003.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,995.08x = 41,997.80 × 8,003.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,995.08x = 336,139,358.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,139,358.67/27,995.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,007.09

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