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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,159.94, 40,757.98 and 11,162.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,159.94, 40,757.98 and 11,162.59 is: 16,751.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,159.94 : 40,757.98 = 11,162.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,159.94/40,757.98 = 11,162.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,159.94x = 40,757.98 × 11,162.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,159.94x = 454,964,782.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,964,782.22/27,159.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,751.32

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