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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,482.67, 41,214.06 and 11,688.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,482.67, 41,214.06 and 11,688.75 is: 17,528.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,482.67 : 41,214.06 = 11,688.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,482.67/41,214.06 = 11,688.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,482.67x = 41,214.06 × 11,688.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,482.67x = 481,740,843.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,740,843.83/27,482.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,528.90

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