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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,166.41, 40,739.90 and 14,695.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,166.41, 40,739.90 and 14,695.65 is: 22,038.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,166.41 : 40,739.90 = 14,695.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,166.41/40,739.90 = 14,695.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,166.41x = 40,739.90 × 14,695.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,166.41x = 598,699,237.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,699,237.96/27,166.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,038.22

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