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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,543.58, 41,307.99 and 11,957.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,543.58, 41,307.99 and 11,957.50 is: 17,933.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,543.58 : 41,307.99 = 11,957.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,543.58/41,307.99 = 11,957.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,543.58x = 41,307.99 × 11,957.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,543.58x = 493,940,290.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,940,290.43/27,543.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,933.05

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