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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,799.59, 41,699.19 and 11,147.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,799.59, 41,699.19 and 11,147.71 is: 16,721.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,799.59 : 41,699.19 = 11,147.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,799.59/41,699.19 = 11,147.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,799.59x = 41,699.19 × 11,147.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,799.59x = 464,850,477.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,850,477.35/27,799.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,721.49

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