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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,335.94, 41,005.05 and 14,179.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,335.94, 41,005.05 and 14,179.86 is: 21,270.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,335.94 : 41,005.05 = 14,179.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,335.94/41,005.05 = 14,179.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,335.94x = 41,005.05 × 14,179.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,335.94x = 581,445,868.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,445,868.29/27,335.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,270.38

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