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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,359.32, 41,014.14 and 14,196.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,359.32, 41,014.14 and 14,196.28 is: 21,281.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,359.32 : 41,014.14 = 14,196.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,359.32/41,014.14 = 14,196.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,359.32x = 41,014.14 × 14,196.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,359.32x = 582,248,215.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,248,215.40/27,359.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,281.53

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