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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,504.63, 41,261.81 and 11,933.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,504.63, 41,261.81 and 11,933.19 is: 17,901.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,504.63 : 41,261.81 = 11,933.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,504.63/41,261.81 = 11,933.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,504.63x = 41,261.81 × 11,933.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,504.63x = 492,384,958.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,384,958.81/27,504.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,901.89

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