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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,251.91, 40,868.01 and 14,759.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,251.91, 40,868.01 and 14,759.28 is: 22,133.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,251.91 : 40,868.01 = 14,759.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,251.91/40,868.01 = 14,759.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,251.91x = 40,868.01 × 14,759.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,251.91x = 603,182,402.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,182,402.63/27,251.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,133.58

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