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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,577.59, 41,372.86 and 11,999.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,577.59, 41,372.86 and 11,999.67 is: 18,002.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,577.59 : 41,372.86 = 11,999.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,577.59/41,372.86 = 11,999.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,577.59x = 41,372.86 × 11,999.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,577.59x = 496,460,666.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,460,666.96/27,577.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,002.32

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