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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,196.08, 40,761.32 and 14,041.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,196.08, 40,761.32 and 14,041.28 is: 21,044.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,196.08 : 40,761.32 = 14,041.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,196.08/40,761.32 = 14,041.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,196.08x = 40,761.32 × 14,041.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,196.08x = 572,340,833.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,340,833.28/27,196.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,044.98

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