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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,469.65, 41,211.90 and 11,675.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,469.65, 41,211.90 and 11,675.33 is: 17,516.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,469.65 : 41,211.90 = 11,675.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,469.65/41,211.90 = 11,675.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,469.65x = 41,211.90 × 11,675.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,469.65x = 481,162,326.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,162,326.37/27,469.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,516.14

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