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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,974.39, 41,961.69 and 11,334.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,974.39, 41,961.69 and 11,334.74 is: 17,002.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,974.39 : 41,961.69 = 11,334.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,974.39/41,961.69 = 11,334.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,974.39x = 41,961.69 × 11,334.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,974.39x = 475,624,636.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,624,636.30/27,974.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,002.15

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