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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,425.66, 41,130.05 and 14,270.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,425.66, 41,130.05 and 14,270.85 is: 21,401.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,425.66 : 41,130.05 = 14,270.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,425.66/41,130.05 = 14,270.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,425.66x = 41,130.05 × 14,270.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,425.66x = 586,960,702.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,960,702.69/27,425.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,401.88

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