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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,995.26, 41,993.22 and 11,982.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,995.26, 41,993.22 and 11,982.62 is: 17,974.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,995.26 : 41,993.22 = 11,982.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,995.26/41,993.22 = 11,982.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,995.26x = 41,993.22 × 11,982.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,995.26x = 503,188,797.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,188,797.84/27,995.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,974.07

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