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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,158.08, 40,752.48 and 14,678.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,158.08, 40,752.48 and 14,678.08 is: 22,025.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,158.08 : 40,752.48 = 14,678.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,158.08/40,752.48 = 14,678.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,158.08x = 40,752.48 × 14,678.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,158.08x = 598,168,161.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,168,161.64/27,158.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,025.42

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