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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,426.59, 41,131.73 and 11,631.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,426.59, 41,131.73 and 11,631.39 is: 17,443.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,426.59 : 41,131.73 = 11,631.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,426.59/41,131.73 = 11,631.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,426.59x = 41,131.73 × 11,631.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,426.59x = 478,419,134.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,419,134.85/27,426.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,443.63

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