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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,311.23, 40,949.88 and 11,508.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,311.23, 40,949.88 and 11,508.13 is: 17,255.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,311.23 : 40,949.88 = 11,508.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,311.23/40,949.88 = 11,508.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,311.23x = 40,949.88 × 11,508.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,311.23x = 471,256,352.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,256,352.58/27,311.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,255.04

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