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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,331.20, 41,006.52 and 14,183.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,331.20, 41,006.52 and 14,183.28 is: 21,279.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,331.20 : 41,006.52 = 14,183.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,331.20/41,006.52 = 14,183.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,331.20x = 41,006.52 × 14,183.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,331.20x = 581,606,954.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,606,954.99/27,331.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,279.96

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