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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,934.88, 41,901.98 and 11,294.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,934.88, 41,901.98 and 11,294.78 is: 16,942.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,934.88 : 41,901.98 = 11,294.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,934.88/41,901.98 = 11,294.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,934.88x = 41,901.98 × 11,294.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,934.88x = 473,273,379.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,273,379.68/27,934.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,942.03

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