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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,961.14, 41,950.94 and 11,335.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,961.14, 41,950.94 and 11,335.16 is: 17,006.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,961.14 : 41,950.94 = 11,335.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,961.14/41,950.94 = 11,335.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,961.14x = 41,950.94 × 11,335.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,961.14x = 475,520,350.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,520,350.62/27,961.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,006.47

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