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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,976.74, 41,982.41 and 11,336.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,976.74, 41,982.41 and 11,336.91 is: 17,012.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,976.74 : 41,982.41 = 11,336.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,976.74/41,982.41 = 11,336.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,976.74x = 41,982.41 × 11,336.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,976.74x = 475,950,747.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,950,747.07/27,976.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,012.37

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