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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,869.59, 41,805.75 and 11,227.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,869.59, 41,805.75 and 11,227.37 is: 16,841.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,869.59 : 41,805.75 = 11,227.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,869.59/41,805.75 = 11,227.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,869.59x = 41,805.75 × 11,227.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,869.59x = 469,368,623.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,368,623.38/27,869.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,841.60

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