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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,171.66, 40,747.77 and 14,700.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,171.66, 40,747.77 and 14,700.90 is: 22,046.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,171.66 : 40,747.77 = 14,700.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,171.66/40,747.77 = 14,700.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,171.66x = 40,747.77 × 14,700.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,171.66x = 599,028,891.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,028,891.99/27,171.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,046.09

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