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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,444.96, 41,166.45 and 11,639.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,444.96, 41,166.45 and 11,639.81 is: 17,459.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,444.96 : 41,166.45 = 11,639.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,444.96/41,166.45 = 11,639.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,444.96x = 41,166.45 × 11,639.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,444.96x = 479,169,450.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,169,450.54/27,444.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,459.29

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