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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,446.79, 41,161.89 and 11,651.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,446.79, 41,161.89 and 11,651.49 is: 17,473.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,446.79 : 41,161.89 = 11,651.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,446.79/41,161.89 = 11,651.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,446.79x = 41,161.89 × 11,651.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,446.79x = 479,597,349.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,597,349.72/27,446.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,473.71

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