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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,262.70, 40,895.40 and 14,140.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,262.70, 40,895.40 and 14,140.70 is: 21,211.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,262.70 : 40,895.40 = 14,140.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,262.70/40,895.40 = 14,140.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,262.70x = 40,895.40 × 14,140.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,262.70x = 578,289,582.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,289,582.78/27,262.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,211.75

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