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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,340.83, 40,996.66 and 14,160.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,340.83, 40,996.66 and 14,160.51 is: 21,233.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,340.83 : 40,996.66 = 14,160.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,340.83/40,996.66 = 14,160.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,340.83x = 40,996.66 × 14,160.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,340.83x = 580,533,613.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,533,613.90/27,340.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,233.21

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