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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,591.51, 41,376.83 and 11,795.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,591.51, 41,376.83 and 11,795.88 is: 17,689.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,591.51 : 41,376.83 = 11,795.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,591.51/41,376.83 = 11,795.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,591.51x = 41,376.83 × 11,795.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,591.51x = 488,076,062.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,076,062.48/27,591.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,689.36

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