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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,295.33, 40,858.24 and 14,784.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,295.33, 40,858.24 and 14,784.28 is: 22,130.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,295.33 : 40,858.24 = 14,784.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,295.33/40,858.24 = 14,784.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,295.33x = 40,858.24 × 14,784.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,295.33x = 604,059,660.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,059,660.47/27,295.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,130.51

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