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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,167.61, 40,741.18 and 11,373.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,167.61, 40,741.18 and 11,373.73 is: 17,056.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,167.61 : 40,741.18 = 11,373.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,167.61/40,741.18 = 11,373.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,167.61x = 40,741.18 × 11,373.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,167.61x = 463,379,344.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,379,344.06/27,167.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,056.31

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