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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,171.51, 40,746.93 and 11,377.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,171.51, 40,746.93 and 11,377.59 is: 17,062.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,171.51 : 40,746.93 = 11,377.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,171.51/40,746.93 = 11,377.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,171.51x = 40,746.93 × 11,377.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,171.51x = 463,601,863.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,601,863.30/27,171.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,062.06

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