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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,530.22, 41,295.33 and 11,947.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,530.22, 41,295.33 and 11,947.50 is: 17,921.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,530.22 : 41,295.33 = 11,947.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,530.22/41,295.33 = 11,947.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,530.22x = 41,295.33 × 11,947.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,530.22x = 493,375,955.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,375,955.18/27,530.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,921.25

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