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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,533.89, 41,306.15 and 11,738.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,533.89, 41,306.15 and 11,738.66 is: 17,610.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,533.89 : 41,306.15 = 11,738.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,533.89/41,306.15 = 11,738.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,533.89x = 41,306.15 × 11,738.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,533.89x = 484,878,673.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,878,673.57/27,533.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,610.25

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