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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,826.61, 41,741.84 and 11,186.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,826.61, 41,741.84 and 11,186.65 is: 16,780.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,826.61 : 41,741.84 = 11,186.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,826.61/41,741.84 = 11,186.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,826.61x = 41,741.84 × 11,186.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,826.61x = 466,951,350.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,951,350.68/27,826.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,780.75

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