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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,014.72, 40,494.36 and 10,370.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,014.72, 40,494.36 and 10,370.26 is: 15,544.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,014.72 : 40,494.36 = 10,370.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,014.72/40,494.36 = 10,370.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,014.72x = 40,494.36 × 10,370.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,014.72x = 419,936,940.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,936,940.50/27,014.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,544.75

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