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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,473.91, 41,227.79 and 10,831.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,473.91, 41,227.79 and 10,831.11 is: 16,253.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,473.91 : 41,227.79 = 10,831.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,473.91/41,227.79 = 10,831.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,473.91x = 41,227.79 × 10,831.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,473.91x = 446,542,674.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,542,674.39/27,473.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,253.34

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