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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,349.94, 40,996.11 and 14,188.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,349.94, 40,996.11 and 14,188.34 is: 21,267.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,349.94 : 40,996.11 = 14,188.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,349.94/40,996.11 = 14,188.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,349.94x = 40,996.11 × 14,188.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,349.94x = 581,666,747.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,666,747.36/27,349.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,267.57

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