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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,210.06, 40,842.90 and 14,071.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,210.06, 40,842.90 and 14,071.86 is: 21,122.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,210.06 : 40,842.90 = 14,071.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,210.06/40,842.90 = 14,071.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,210.06x = 40,842.90 × 14,071.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,210.06x = 574,735,570.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,735,570.79/27,210.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,122.17

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