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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,168.68, 40,764.24 and 11,963.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,168.68, 40,764.24 and 11,963.44 is: 17,950.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,168.68 : 40,764.24 = 11,963.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,168.68/40,764.24 = 11,963.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,168.68x = 40,764.24 × 11,963.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,168.68x = 487,680,590.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,680,590.34/27,168.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,950.10

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