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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,996.32, 42,001.70 and 10,466.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,996.32, 42,001.70 and 10,466.28 is: 15,702.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,996.32 : 42,001.70 = 10,466.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,996.32/42,001.70 = 10,466.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,996.32x = 42,001.70 × 10,466.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,996.32x = 439,601,552.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,601,552.68/27,996.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,702.12

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