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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,992.23, 41,988.09 and 11,348.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,992.23, 41,988.09 and 11,348.29 is: 17,022.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,992.23 : 41,988.09 = 11,348.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,992.23/41,988.09 = 11,348.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,992.23x = 41,988.09 × 11,348.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,992.23x = 476,493,021.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,493,021.87/27,992.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,022.33

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