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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,996.80, 41,985.42 and 8,270.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,996.80, 41,985.42 and 8,270.12 is: 12,402.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,996.80 : 41,985.42 = 8,270.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,996.80/41,985.42 = 8,270.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,996.80x = 41,985.42 × 8,270.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,996.80x = 347,224,461.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,224,461.65/27,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,402.29

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