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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,422.72, 41,149.46 and 14,943.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,422.72, 41,149.46 and 14,943.62 is: 22,423.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,422.72 : 41,149.46 = 14,943.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,422.72/41,149.46 = 14,943.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,422.72x = 41,149.46 × 14,943.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,422.72x = 614,921,893.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,921,893.45/27,422.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,423.81

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