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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,272.43, 40,858.56 and 14,773.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,272.43, 40,858.56 and 14,773.77 is: 22,133.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,272.43 : 40,858.56 = 14,773.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,272.43/40,858.56 = 14,773.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,272.43x = 40,858.56 × 14,773.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,272.43x = 603,634,967.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,634,967.97/27,272.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,133.52

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