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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,273.80, 40,889.10 and 14,961.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,273.80, 40,889.10 and 14,961.80 is: 22,430.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,273.80 : 40,889.10 = 14,961.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,273.80/40,889.10 = 14,961.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,273.80x = 40,889.10 × 14,961.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,273.80x = 611,774,536.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,774,536.38/27,273.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,430.85

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