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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,220.46, 40,792.62 and 14,747.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,220.46, 40,792.62 and 14,747.28 is: 22,100.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,220.46 : 40,792.62 = 14,747.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,220.46/40,792.62 = 14,747.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,220.46x = 40,792.62 × 14,747.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,220.46x = 601,580,189.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,580,189.07/27,220.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,100.29

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