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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,727.62, 41,622.51 and 11,099.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,727.62, 41,622.51 and 11,099.22 is: 16,661.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,727.62 : 41,622.51 = 11,099.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,727.62/41,622.51 = 11,099.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,727.62x = 41,622.51 × 11,099.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,727.62x = 461,977,395.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,977,395.44/27,727.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,661.27

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