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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,419.65, 41,145.93 and 11,837.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,419.65, 41,145.93 and 11,837.26 is: 17,762.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,419.65 : 41,145.93 = 11,837.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,419.65/41,145.93 = 11,837.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,419.65x = 41,145.93 × 11,837.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,419.65x = 487,055,071.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,055,071.35/27,419.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,762.99

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