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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,171.54, 40,772.02 and 11,377.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,171.54, 40,772.02 and 11,377.96 is: 17,073.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,171.54 : 40,772.02 = 11,377.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,171.54/40,772.02 = 11,377.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,171.54x = 40,772.02 × 11,377.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,171.54x = 463,902,412.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,902,412.68/27,171.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,073.10

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