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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,994.73, 42,009.28 and 11,124.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,994.73, 42,009.28 and 11,124.79 is: 16,694.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,994.73 : 42,009.28 = 11,124.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,994.73/42,009.28 = 11,124.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,994.73x = 42,009.28 × 11,124.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,994.73x = 467,344,285.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,344,285.22/27,994.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,694.01

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