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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,163.19, 40,756.50 and 14,692

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,163.19, 40,756.50 and 14,692 is: 22,044.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,163.19 : 40,756.50 = 14,692 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,163.19/40,756.50 = 14,692/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,163.19x = 40,756.50 × 14,692
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,163.19x = 598,794,498
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,794,498/27,163.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,044.34

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