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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,473.22, 41,211.88 and 11,676.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,473.22, 41,211.88 and 11,676.49 is: 17,515.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,473.22 : 41,211.88 = 11,676.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,473.22/41,211.88 = 11,676.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,473.22x = 41,211.88 × 11,676.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,473.22x = 481,209,972.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,209,972.48/27,473.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,515.60

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