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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,849.16, 41,775.72 and 11,209.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,849.16, 41,775.72 and 11,209.24 is: 16,814.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,849.16 : 41,775.72 = 11,209.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,849.16/41,775.72 = 11,209.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,849.16x = 41,775.72 × 11,209.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,849.16x = 468,274,071.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,274,071.65/27,849.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,814.66

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