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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,275.22, 40,951.14 and 13,957.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,275.22, 40,951.14 and 13,957.74 is: 20,956.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,275.22 : 40,951.14 = 13,957.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,275.22/40,951.14 = 13,957.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,275.22x = 40,951.14 × 13,957.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,275.22x = 571,585,364.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,585,364.82/27,275.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,956.21

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