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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,257.22, 40,885.80 and 11,465.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,257.22, 40,885.80 and 11,465.22 is: 17,197.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,257.22 : 40,885.80 = 11,465.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,257.22/40,885.80 = 11,465.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,257.22x = 40,885.80 × 11,465.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,257.22x = 468,764,691.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,764,691.88/27,257.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,197.82

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