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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,268.52, 40,903.74 and 11,670.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,268.52, 40,903.74 and 11,670.44 is: 17,506.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,268.52 : 40,903.74 = 11,670.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,268.52/40,903.74 = 11,670.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,268.52x = 40,903.74 × 11,670.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,268.52x = 477,364,643.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,364,643.45/27,268.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,506.07

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