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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,402.54, 41,111.91 and 11,599.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,402.54, 41,111.91 and 11,599.44 is: 17,402.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,402.54 : 41,111.91 = 11,599.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,402.54/41,111.91 = 11,599.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,402.54x = 41,111.91 × 11,599.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,402.54x = 476,875,133.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,875,133.33/27,402.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,402.59

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