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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,069.59, 40,607.62 and 11,285.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,069.59, 40,607.62 and 11,285.33 is: 16,929.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,069.59 : 40,607.62 = 11,285.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,069.59/40,607.62 = 11,285.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,069.59x = 40,607.62 × 11,285.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,069.59x = 458,270,160.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,270,160.96/27,069.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,929.33

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