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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,307.94, 40,949.28 and 14,169.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,307.94, 40,949.28 and 14,169.51 is: 21,247.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,307.94 : 40,949.28 = 14,169.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,307.94/40,949.28 = 14,169.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,307.94x = 40,949.28 × 14,169.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,307.94x = 580,231,232.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,231,232.45/27,307.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,247.72

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