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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,967.69, 41,951.33 and 11,327.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,967.69, 41,951.33 and 11,327.45 is: 16,991.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,967.69 : 41,951.33 = 11,327.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,967.69/41,951.33 = 11,327.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,967.69x = 41,951.33 × 11,327.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,967.69x = 475,201,536.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,201,536.37/27,967.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,991.09

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