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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,541.08, 41,304.24 and 11,955

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,541.08, 41,304.24 and 11,955 is: 17,929.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,541.08 : 41,304.24 = 11,955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,541.08/41,304.24 = 11,955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,541.08x = 41,304.24 × 11,955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,541.08x = 493,792,189.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,792,189.20/27,541.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,929.30

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