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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,224.72, 40,847.34 and 14,068.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,224.72, 40,847.34 and 14,068.88 is: 21,108.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,224.72 : 40,847.34 = 14,068.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,224.72/40,847.34 = 14,068.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,224.72x = 40,847.34 × 14,068.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,224.72x = 574,676,324.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,676,324.78/27,224.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,108.62

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