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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,150.42, 40,691.61 and 14,676.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,150.42, 40,691.61 and 14,676.42 is: 21,996.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,150.42 : 40,691.61 = 14,676.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,150.42/40,691.61 = 14,676.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,150.42x = 40,691.61 × 14,676.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,150.42x = 597,207,158.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,207,158.84/27,150.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,996.24

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