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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,316.35, 41,003.67 and 11,744.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,316.35, 41,003.67 and 11,744.91 is: 17,629.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,316.35 : 41,003.67 = 11,744.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,316.35/41,003.67 = 11,744.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,316.35x = 41,003.67 × 11,744.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,316.35x = 481,584,413.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,584,413.82/27,316.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,629.90

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