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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,266.40, 40,901.65 and 14,121.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,266.40, 40,901.65 and 14,121.16 is: 21,182.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,266.40 : 40,901.65 = 14,121.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,266.40/40,901.65 = 14,121.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,266.40x = 40,901.65 × 14,121.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,266.40x = 577,578,606.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,578,606.36/27,266.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,182.80

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