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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,336.08, 41,006.64 and 11,750.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,336.08, 41,006.64 and 11,750.12 is: 17,626.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,336.08 : 41,006.64 = 11,750.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,336.08/41,006.64 = 11,750.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,336.08x = 41,006.64 × 11,750.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,336.08x = 481,832,940.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,832,940.80/27,336.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,626.26

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