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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,149.31, 40,723.56 and 13,994.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,149.31, 40,723.56 and 13,994.10 is: 20,990.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,149.31 : 40,723.56 = 13,994.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,149.31/40,723.56 = 13,994.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,149.31x = 40,723.56 × 13,994.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,149.31x = 569,889,571.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,889,571.00/27,149.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,990.94

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