Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,517.52, 41,276.28 and 11,090
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 27,517.52, 41,276.28 and 11,090 is: 16,635
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,517.52 : 41,276.28 = 11,090 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,517.52/41,276.28 = 11,090/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,517.52x = 41,276.28 × 11,090 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,517.52x = 457,753,945.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 457,753,945.20/27,517.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,635
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