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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,338.71, 40,993.48 and 14,158.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,338.71, 40,993.48 and 14,158.39 is: 21,230.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,338.71 : 40,993.48 = 14,158.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,338.71/40,993.48 = 14,158.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,338.71x = 40,993.48 × 14,158.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,338.71x = 580,401,436.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,401,436.93/27,338.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,230.03

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