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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,379.26, 40,994.82 and 14,203.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,379.26, 40,994.82 and 14,203.98 is: 21,267.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,379.26 : 40,994.82 = 14,203.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,379.26/40,994.82 = 14,203.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,379.26x = 40,994.82 × 14,203.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,379.26x = 582,289,603.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,289,603.38/27,379.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,267.54

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