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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,006.84, 40,492.68 and 11,207.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,006.84, 40,492.68 and 11,207.52 is: 16,803.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,006.84 : 40,492.68 = 11,207.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,006.84/40,492.68 = 11,207.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,006.84x = 40,492.68 × 11,207.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,006.84x = 453,822,520.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,822,520.95/27,006.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,803.98

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