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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,253.70, 40,881.90 and 14,131.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,253.70, 40,881.90 and 14,131.70 is: 21,198.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,253.70 : 40,881.90 = 14,131.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,253.70/40,881.90 = 14,131.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,253.70x = 40,881.90 × 14,131.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,253.70x = 577,730,746.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,730,746.23/27,253.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,198.25

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