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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,340.58, 40,996.29 and 14,160.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,340.58, 40,996.29 and 14,160.26 is: 21,232.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,340.58 : 40,996.29 = 14,160.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,340.58/40,996.29 = 14,160.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,340.58x = 40,996.29 × 14,160.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,340.58x = 580,518,125.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,518,125.44/27,340.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,232.84

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