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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,325.08, 40,997.58 and 11,534.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,325.08, 40,997.58 and 11,534.04 is: 17,305.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,325.08 : 40,997.58 = 11,534.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,325.08/40,997.58 = 11,534.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,325.08x = 40,997.58 × 11,534.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,325.08x = 472,867,727.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,867,727.62/27,325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,305.26

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