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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,032.08, 40,562.66 and 11,248

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,032.08, 40,562.66 and 11,248 is: 16,878.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,032.08 : 40,562.66 = 11,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,032.08/40,562.66 = 11,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,032.08x = 40,562.66 × 11,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,032.08x = 456,248,799.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,248,799.68/27,032.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,878.05

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