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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,349.44, 40,995.36 and 14,187.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,349.44, 40,995.36 and 14,187.84 is: 21,266.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,349.44 : 40,995.36 = 14,187.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,349.44/40,995.36 = 14,187.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,349.44x = 40,995.36 × 14,187.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,349.44x = 581,635,608.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,635,608.42/27,349.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,266.82

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