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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,162.76, 40,755.84 and 14,691.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,162.76, 40,755.84 and 14,691.56 is: 22,043.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,162.76 : 40,755.84 = 14,691.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,162.76/40,755.84 = 14,691.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,162.76x = 40,755.84 × 14,691.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,162.76x = 598,766,921.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,766,921.73/27,162.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,043.67

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