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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,977.54, 41,957.40 and 11,341.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,977.54, 41,957.40 and 11,341.76 is: 17,009.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,977.54 : 41,957.40 = 11,341.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,977.54/41,957.40 = 11,341.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,977.54x = 41,957.40 × 11,341.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,977.54x = 475,870,761.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,870,761.02/27,977.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,009.03

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