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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,749, 41,623.54 and 11,333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,749, 41,623.54 and 11,333 is: 16,999.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,749 : 41,623.54 = 11,333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,749/41,623.54 = 11,333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,749x = 41,623.54 × 11,333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,749x = 471,719,578.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,719,578.82/27,749
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,999.52

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