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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,190.64, 40,759.80 and 14,870

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,190.64, 40,759.80 and 14,870 is: 22,290.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,190.64 : 40,759.80 = 14,870 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,190.64/40,759.80 = 14,870/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,190.64x = 40,759.80 × 14,870
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,190.64x = 606,098,226
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,098,226/27,190.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,290.69

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