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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,668.55, 41,494.72 and 11,023.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,668.55, 41,494.72 and 11,023.05 is: 16,531.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,668.55 : 41,494.72 = 11,023.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,668.55/41,494.72 = 11,023.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,668.55x = 41,494.72 × 11,023.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,668.55x = 457,398,373.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,398,373.30/27,668.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,531.35

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