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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,916.88, 41,858.92 and 11,277.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,916.88, 41,858.92 and 11,277.44 is: 16,909.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,916.88 : 41,858.92 = 11,277.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,916.88/41,858.92 = 11,277.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,916.88x = 41,858.92 × 11,277.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,916.88x = 472,061,458.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,061,458.76/27,916.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,909.53

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