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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,328.06, 40,994.52 and 14,176.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,328.06, 40,994.52 and 14,176.90 is: 21,266.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,328.06 : 40,994.52 = 14,176.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,328.06/40,994.52 = 14,176.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,328.06x = 40,994.52 × 14,176.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,328.06x = 581,175,210.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,175,210.59/27,328.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,266.61

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