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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,388.59, 41,074.65 and 14,233.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,388.59, 41,074.65 and 14,233.77 is: 21,346.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,388.59 : 41,074.65 = 14,233.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,388.59/41,074.65 = 14,233.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,388.59x = 41,074.65 × 14,233.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,388.59x = 584,647,120.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,647,120.93/27,388.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,346.38

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