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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,519.52, 41,279.28 and 11,092

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,519.52, 41,279.28 and 11,092 is: 16,638

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,519.52 : 41,279.28 = 11,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,519.52/41,279.28 = 11,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,519.52x = 41,279.28 × 11,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,519.52x = 457,869,773.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,869,773.76/27,519.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,638

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