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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,529.62, 41,283.96 and 11,724.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,529.62, 41,283.96 and 11,724.72 is: 17,582.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,529.62 : 41,283.96 = 11,724.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,529.62/41,283.96 = 11,724.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,529.62x = 41,283.96 × 11,724.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,529.62x = 484,042,871.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,042,871.49/27,529.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,582.62

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