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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,182.69, 40,785.77 and 14,711.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,182.69, 40,785.77 and 14,711.52 is: 22,073.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,182.69 : 40,785.77 = 14,711.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,182.69/40,785.77 = 14,711.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,182.69x = 40,785.77 × 14,711.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,182.69x = 600,020,631.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,020,631.38/27,182.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,073.63

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