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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,934.74, 41,911.43 and 11,285.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,934.74, 41,911.43 and 11,285.73 is: 16,932.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,934.74 : 41,911.43 = 11,285.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,934.74/41,911.43 = 11,285.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,934.74x = 41,911.43 × 11,285.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,934.74x = 473,001,026.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,001,026.47/27,934.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,932.36

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