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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,366.41, 41,036.87 and 14,215.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,366.41, 41,036.87 and 14,215.25 is: 21,316.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,366.41 : 41,036.87 = 14,215.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,366.41/41,036.87 = 14,215.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,366.41x = 41,036.87 × 14,215.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,366.41x = 583,349,397.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,349,397.78/27,366.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,316.25

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