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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,555.76, 41,332.72 and 11,973.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,555.76, 41,332.72 and 11,973.38 is: 17,959.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,555.76 : 41,332.72 = 11,973.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,555.76/41,332.72 = 11,973.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,555.76x = 41,332.72 × 11,973.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,555.76x = 494,892,362.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,892,362.99/27,555.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,959.67

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