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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,868.72, 41,804.45 and 11,226.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,868.72, 41,804.45 and 11,226.51 is: 16,840.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,868.72 : 41,804.45 = 11,226.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,868.72/41,804.45 = 11,226.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,868.72x = 41,804.45 × 11,226.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,868.72x = 469,318,075.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,318,075.97/27,868.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,840.32

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