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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,159.08, 40,753.98 and 14,679.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,159.08, 40,753.98 and 14,679.08 is: 22,026.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,159.08 : 40,753.98 = 14,679.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,159.08/40,753.98 = 14,679.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,159.08x = 40,753.98 × 14,679.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,159.08x = 598,230,932.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,230,932.74/27,159.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,026.92

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