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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,160.80, 40,708.80 and 14,006.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,160.80, 40,708.80 and 14,006.40 is: 20,992.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,160.80 : 40,708.80 = 14,006.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,160.80/40,708.80 = 14,006.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,160.80x = 40,708.80 × 14,006.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,160.80x = 570,183,736.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,183,736.32/27,160.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,992.89

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