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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,140.70, 40,709.70 and 13,994.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,140.70, 40,709.70 and 13,994.40 is: 20,990.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,140.70 : 40,709.70 = 13,994.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,140.70/40,709.70 = 13,994.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,140.70x = 40,709.70 × 13,994.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,140.70x = 569,707,825.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,707,825.68/27,140.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,990.90

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