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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,336.62, 41,005.74 and 14,862.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,336.62, 41,005.74 and 14,862.62 is: 22,294.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,336.62 : 41,005.74 = 14,862.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,336.62/41,005.74 = 14,862.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,336.62x = 41,005.74 × 14,862.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,336.62x = 609,452,731.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,452,731.44/27,336.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,294.37

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