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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,746, 41,619.04 and 11,330

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,746, 41,619.04 and 11,330 is: 16,995.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,746 : 41,619.04 = 11,330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,746/41,619.04 = 11,330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,746x = 41,619.04 × 11,330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,746x = 471,543,723.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,543,723.20/27,746
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,995.02

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