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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,289.94, 40,886.22 and 14,802

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,289.94, 40,886.22 and 14,802 is: 22,176.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,289.94 : 40,886.22 = 14,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,289.94/40,886.22 = 14,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,289.94x = 40,886.22 × 14,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,289.94x = 605,197,828.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,197,828.44/27,289.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,176.59

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