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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,150.18, 40,735.39 and 11,357

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,150.18, 40,735.39 and 11,357 is: 17,039.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,150.18 : 40,735.39 = 11,357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,150.18/40,735.39 = 11,357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,150.18x = 40,735.39 × 11,357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,150.18x = 462,631,824.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,631,824.23/27,150.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,039.73

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