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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,099.97, 40,657.28 and 11,299.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,099.97, 40,657.28 and 11,299.77 is: 16,952.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,099.97 : 40,657.28 = 11,299.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,099.97/40,657.28 = 11,299.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,099.97x = 40,657.28 × 11,299.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,099.97x = 459,417,912.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,417,912.83/27,099.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,952.71

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