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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,323.49, 41,013.32 and 14,172.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,323.49, 41,013.32 and 14,172.33 is: 21,273.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,323.49 : 41,013.32 = 14,172.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,323.49/41,013.32 = 14,172.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,323.49x = 41,013.32 × 14,172.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,323.49x = 581,254,234.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,254,234.57/27,323.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,273.06

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