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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,437.59, 41,151.59 and 7,711.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,437.59, 41,151.59 and 7,711.45 is: 11,565.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,437.59 : 41,151.59 = 7,711.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,437.59/41,151.59 = 7,711.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,437.59x = 41,151.59 × 7,711.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,437.59x = 317,338,591.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,338,591.04/27,437.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,565.84

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