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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,741.96, 41,609.70 and 11,101.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,741.96, 41,609.70 and 11,101.32 is: 16,650.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,741.96 : 41,609.70 = 11,101.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,741.96/41,609.70 = 11,101.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,741.96x = 41,609.70 × 11,101.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,741.96x = 461,922,594.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,922,594.80/27,741.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,650.68

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