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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,216.72, 40,835.34 and 14,060.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,216.72, 40,835.34 and 14,060.88 is: 21,096.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,216.72 : 40,835.34 = 14,060.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,216.72/40,835.34 = 14,060.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,216.72x = 40,835.34 × 14,060.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,216.72x = 574,180,815.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,180,815.50/27,216.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,096.62

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