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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,425.23, 41,152.73 and 11,639.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,425.23, 41,152.73 and 11,639.14 is: 17,465.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,425.23 : 41,152.73 = 11,639.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,425.23/41,152.73 = 11,639.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,425.23x = 41,152.73 × 11,639.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,425.23x = 478,982,224.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,982,224.77/27,425.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,465.02

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