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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,252.91, 40,869.51 and 14,760.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,252.91, 40,869.51 and 14,760.28 is: 22,135.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,252.91 : 40,869.51 = 14,760.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,252.91/40,869.51 = 14,760.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,252.91x = 40,869.51 × 14,760.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,252.91x = 603,245,411.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,245,411.06/27,252.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,135.08

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