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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,421.60, 41,122.80 and 14,269.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,421.60, 41,122.80 and 14,269.60 is: 21,399.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,421.60 : 41,122.80 = 14,269.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,421.60/41,122.80 = 14,269.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,421.60x = 41,122.80 × 14,269.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,421.60x = 586,805,906.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,805,906.88/27,421.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,399.40

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