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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,169.61, 40,744.18 and 11,375.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,169.61, 40,744.18 and 11,375.73 is: 17,059.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,169.61 : 40,744.18 = 11,375.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,169.61/40,744.18 = 11,375.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,169.61x = 40,744.18 × 11,375.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,169.61x = 463,494,790.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,494,790.75/27,169.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,059.31

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