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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,227.84, 40,808.96 and 14,073.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,227.84, 40,808.96 and 14,073.12 is: 21,092.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,227.84 : 40,808.96 = 14,073.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,227.84/40,808.96 = 14,073.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,227.84x = 40,808.96 × 14,073.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,227.84x = 574,309,391.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,309,391.16/27,227.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,092.73

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