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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,865.96, 41,809.34 and 11,230.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,865.96, 41,809.34 and 11,230.72 is: 16,850.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,865.96 : 41,809.34 = 11,230.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,865.96/41,809.34 = 11,230.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,865.96x = 41,809.34 × 11,230.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,865.96x = 469,548,990.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,548,990.92/27,865.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,850.27

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