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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,166.70, 40,761.75 and 14,695.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,166.70, 40,761.75 and 14,695.50 is: 22,049.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,166.70 : 40,761.75 = 14,695.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,166.70/40,761.75 = 14,695.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,166.70x = 40,761.75 × 14,695.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,166.70x = 599,014,297.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,014,297.13/27,166.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,049.58

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