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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,747, 41,620.54 and 11,331

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,747, 41,620.54 and 11,331 is: 16,996.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,747 : 41,620.54 = 11,331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,747/41,620.54 = 11,331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,747x = 41,620.54 × 11,331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,747x = 471,602,338.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,602,338.74/27,747
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,996.52

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