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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,517.52 : 41,276.28 = 11,090 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,517.52/41,276.28 = 11,090/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,517.52x = 41,276.28 × 11,090
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,517.52x = 457,753,945.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,753,945.20/27,517.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,635

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