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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,155.14, 40,754.71 and 14,011.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,155.14, 40,754.71 and 14,011.27 is: 21,028.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,155.14 : 40,754.71 = 14,011.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,155.14/40,754.71 = 14,011.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,155.14x = 40,754.71 × 14,011.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,155.14x = 571,025,041.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,025,041.81/27,155.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,028.25

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