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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,163.52, 40,761.19 and 11,367.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,163.52, 40,761.19 and 11,367.24 is: 17,057.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,163.52 : 40,761.19 = 11,367.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,163.52/40,761.19 = 11,367.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,163.52x = 40,761.19 × 11,367.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,163.52x = 463,342,229.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,342,229.42/27,163.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,057.52

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