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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,993.18, 41,989.51 and 11,349.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,993.18, 41,989.51 and 11,349.26 is: 17,023.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,993.18 : 41,989.51 = 11,349.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,993.18/41,989.51 = 11,349.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,993.18x = 41,989.51 × 11,349.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,993.18x = 476,549,821.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,549,821.78/27,993.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,023.78

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