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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,359.12, 41,046.12 and 11,773.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,359.12, 41,046.12 and 11,773.28 is: 17,663.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,359.12 : 41,046.12 = 11,773.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,359.12/41,046.12 = 11,773.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,359.12x = 41,046.12 × 11,773.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,359.12x = 483,247,463.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,247,463.67/27,359.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,663.12

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