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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,674, 41,528.28 and 11,258

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,674, 41,528.28 and 11,258 is: 16,894.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,674 : 41,528.28 = 11,258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,674/41,528.28 = 11,258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,674x = 41,528.28 × 11,258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,674x = 467,525,376.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,525,376.24/27,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,894.03

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