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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,968.09, 41,924.49 and 11,317.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,968.09, 41,924.49 and 11,317.57 is: 16,965.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,968.09 : 41,924.49 = 11,317.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,968.09/41,924.49 = 11,317.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,968.09x = 41,924.49 × 11,317.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,968.09x = 474,483,438.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,483,438.86/27,968.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,965.17

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