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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,093.08, 40,651.11 and 14,598.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,093.08, 40,651.11 and 14,598.59 is: 21,904.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,093.08 : 40,651.11 = 14,598.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,093.08/40,651.11 = 14,598.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,093.08x = 40,651.11 × 14,598.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,093.08x = 593,448,684.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,448,684.68/27,093.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,904.07

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