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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,341.76, 40,999.68 and 14,180.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,341.76, 40,999.68 and 14,180.96 is: 21,264.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,341.76 : 40,999.68 = 14,180.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,341.76/40,999.68 = 14,180.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,341.76x = 40,999.68 × 14,180.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,341.76x = 581,414,822.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,414,822.09/27,341.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,264.72

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