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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,154.91, 40,706.84 and 14,003.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,154.91, 40,706.84 and 14,003.75 is: 20,992.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,154.91 : 40,706.84 = 14,003.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,154.91/40,706.84 = 14,003.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,154.91x = 40,706.84 × 14,003.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,154.91x = 570,048,547.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,048,547.43/27,154.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,992.46

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