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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,031.17, 40,558.44 and 14,536.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,031.17, 40,558.44 and 14,536.59 is: 21,811.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,031.17 : 40,558.44 = 14,536.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,031.17/40,558.44 = 14,536.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,031.17x = 40,558.44 × 14,536.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,031.17x = 589,581,413.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,581,413.32/27,031.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,811.17

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