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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,162.52, 40,759.69 and 11,366.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,162.52, 40,759.69 and 11,366.24 is: 17,056.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,162.52 : 40,759.69 = 11,366.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,162.52/40,759.69 = 11,366.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,162.52x = 40,759.69 × 11,366.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,162.52x = 463,284,437.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,284,437.24/27,162.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,056.02

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