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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,313.28, 40,969.76 and 11,741.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,313.28, 40,969.76 and 11,741.84 is: 17,612.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,313.28 : 40,969.76 = 11,741.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,313.28/40,969.76 = 11,741.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,313.28x = 40,969.76 × 11,741.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,313.28x = 481,060,366.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,060,366.76/27,313.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,612.69

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