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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,244.76, 40,882.86 and 11,448.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,244.76, 40,882.86 and 11,448.54 is: 17,179.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,244.76 : 40,882.86 = 11,448.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,244.76/40,882.86 = 11,448.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,244.76x = 40,882.86 × 11,448.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,244.76x = 468,049,058.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,049,058.02/27,244.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,179.42

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