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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,541.58, 41,304.99 and 11,955.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,541.58, 41,304.99 and 11,955.50 is: 17,930.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,541.58 : 41,304.99 = 11,955.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,541.58/41,304.99 = 11,955.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,541.58x = 41,304.99 × 11,955.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,541.58x = 493,821,807.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,821,807.95/27,541.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,930.05

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