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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,191.19, 40,802.67 and 11,394.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,191.19, 40,802.67 and 11,394.87 is: 17,098.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,191.19 : 40,802.67 = 11,394.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,191.19/40,802.67 = 11,394.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,191.19x = 40,802.67 × 11,394.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,191.19x = 464,941,120.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,941,120.30/27,191.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,098.96

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