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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,031.59, 40,517.28 and 11,227.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,031.59, 40,517.28 and 11,227.82 is: 16,829.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,031.59 : 40,517.28 = 11,227.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,031.59/40,517.28 = 11,227.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,031.59x = 40,517.28 × 11,227.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,031.59x = 454,920,524.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,920,524.14/27,031.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,829.22

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