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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,520.52, 41,280.78 and 11,093

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,520.52, 41,280.78 and 11,093 is: 16,639.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,520.52 : 41,280.78 = 11,093 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,520.52/41,280.78 = 11,093/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,520.52x = 41,280.78 × 11,093
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,520.52x = 457,927,692.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,927,692.54/27,520.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,639.50

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