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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,460.47, 41,180.96 and 11,869.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,460.47, 41,180.96 and 11,869.59 is: 17,800.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,460.47 : 41,180.96 = 11,869.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,460.47/41,180.96 = 11,869.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,460.47x = 41,180.96 × 11,869.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,460.47x = 488,800,845.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,800,845.75/27,460.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,800.17

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