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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,475.97, 41,233.66 and 11,692.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,475.97, 41,233.66 and 11,692.09 is: 17,546.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,475.97 : 41,233.66 = 11,692.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,475.97/41,233.66 = 11,692.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,475.97x = 41,233.66 × 11,692.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,475.97x = 482,107,673.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,107,673.76/27,475.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,546.52

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