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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,030.93, 40,529.07 and 11,246.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,030.93, 40,529.07 and 11,246.91 is: 16,863.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,030.93 : 40,529.07 = 11,246.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,030.93/40,529.07 = 11,246.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,030.93x = 40,529.07 × 11,246.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,030.93x = 455,826,802.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,826,802.67/27,030.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,863.16

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