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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,266.22, 40,881.78 and 11,481.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,266.22, 40,881.78 and 11,481.48 is: 17,214.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,266.22 : 40,881.78 = 11,481.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,266.22/40,881.78 = 11,481.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,266.22x = 40,881.78 × 11,481.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,266.22x = 469,383,339.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,383,339.43/27,266.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,214.83

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