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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,248.01, 40,849.74 and 14,104.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,248.01, 40,849.74 and 14,104.14 is: 21,144.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,248.01 : 40,849.74 = 14,104.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,248.01/40,849.74 = 14,104.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,248.01x = 40,849.74 × 14,104.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,248.01x = 576,150,451.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,150,451.92/27,248.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,144.68

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