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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,403.92, 41,068.62 and 14,229

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,403.92, 41,068.62 and 14,229 is: 21,324.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,403.92 : 41,068.62 = 14,229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,403.92/41,068.62 = 14,229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,403.92x = 41,068.62 × 14,229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,403.92x = 584,365,393.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,365,393.98/27,403.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,324.15

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