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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,031.14, 40,529.25 and 11,247.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,031.14, 40,529.25 and 11,247.05 is: 16,863.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,031.14 : 40,529.25 = 11,247.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,031.14/40,529.25 = 11,247.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,031.14x = 40,529.25 × 11,247.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,031.14x = 455,834,602.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,834,602.54/27,031.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,863.31

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