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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,266.07, 40,869.63 and 11,467.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,266.07, 40,869.63 and 11,467.43 is: 17,188.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,266.07 : 40,869.63 = 11,467.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,266.07/40,869.63 = 11,467.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,266.07x = 40,869.63 × 11,467.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,266.07x = 468,669,416.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,669,416.80/27,266.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,188.74

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