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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,204.21, 40,805.82 and 11,190.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,204.21, 40,805.82 and 11,190.24 is: 16,785.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,204.21 : 40,805.82 = 11,190.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,204.21/40,805.82 = 11,190.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,204.21x = 40,805.82 × 11,190.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,204.21x = 456,626,919.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,626,919.20/27,204.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,785.16

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