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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,266.68, 40,915.86 and 11,470.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,266.68, 40,915.86 and 11,470.57 is: 17,212.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,266.68 : 40,915.86 = 11,470.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,266.68/40,915.86 = 11,470.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,266.68x = 40,915.86 × 11,470.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,266.68x = 469,328,236.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,328,236.24/27,266.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,212.52

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