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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,235.46, 40,832.42 and 14,079.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,235.46, 40,832.42 and 14,079.44 is: 21,108.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,235.46 : 40,832.42 = 14,079.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,235.46/40,832.42 = 14,079.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,235.46x = 40,832.42 × 14,079.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,235.46x = 574,897,438.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,897,438.48/27,235.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,108.42

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