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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,305.91, 40,933.76 and 14,131.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,305.91, 40,933.76 and 14,131.26 is: 21,183.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,305.91 : 40,933.76 = 14,131.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,305.91/40,933.76 = 14,131.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,305.91x = 40,933.76 × 14,131.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,305.91x = 578,445,534.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,445,534.68/27,305.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,183.90

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