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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,482.62, 41,223.81 and 11,685.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,482.62, 41,223.81 and 11,685.19 is: 17,527.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,482.62 : 41,223.81 = 11,685.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,482.62/41,223.81 = 11,685.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,482.62x = 41,223.81 × 11,685.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,482.62x = 481,708,052.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,708,052.37/27,482.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,527.73

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