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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,969.89, 41,954.95 and 11,330.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,969.89, 41,954.95 and 11,330.24 is: 16,995.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,969.89 : 41,954.95 = 11,330.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,969.89/41,954.95 = 11,330.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,969.89x = 41,954.95 × 11,330.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,969.89x = 475,359,434.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,359,434.79/27,969.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,995.40

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