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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,161.17, 40,753.38 and 11,369.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,161.17, 40,753.38 and 11,369.89 is: 17,059.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,161.17 : 40,753.38 = 11,369.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,161.17/40,753.38 = 11,369.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,161.17x = 40,753.38 × 11,369.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,161.17x = 463,361,591.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,361,591.97/27,161.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,059.70

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