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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,552.08, 41,320.74 and 11,966

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,552.08, 41,320.74 and 11,966 is: 17,945.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,552.08 : 41,320.74 = 11,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,552.08/41,320.74 = 11,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,552.08x = 41,320.74 × 11,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,552.08x = 494,443,974.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,443,974.84/27,552.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,945.79

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