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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,347.70, 41,021.55 and 14,906.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,347.70, 41,021.55 and 14,906.10 is: 22,359.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,347.70 : 41,021.55 = 14,906.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,347.70/41,021.55 = 14,906.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,347.70x = 41,021.55 × 14,906.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,347.70x = 611,471,326.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,471,326.46/27,347.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,359.15

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