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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,416.61, 41,147.19 and 14,272.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,416.61, 41,147.19 and 14,272.74 is: 21,420.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,416.61 : 41,147.19 = 14,272.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,416.61/41,147.19 = 14,272.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,416.61x = 41,147.19 × 14,272.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,416.61x = 587,283,144.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,283,144.60/27,416.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,420.71

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