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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,525.91, 41,304.45 and 11,729.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,525.91, 41,304.45 and 11,729.28 is: 17,600.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,525.91 : 41,304.45 = 11,729.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,525.91/41,304.45 = 11,729.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,525.91x = 41,304.45 × 11,729.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,525.91x = 484,471,459.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,471,459.30/27,525.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,600.56

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