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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,010.59, 40,498.34 and 11,211.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,010.59, 40,498.34 and 11,211.27 is: 16,809.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,010.59 : 40,498.34 = 11,211.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,010.59/40,498.34 = 11,211.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,010.59x = 40,498.34 × 11,211.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,010.59x = 454,037,768.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,037,768.24/27,010.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,809.62

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