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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,445.60, 41,185.72 and 14,307.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,445.60, 41,185.72 and 14,307.20 is: 21,469.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,445.60 : 41,185.72 = 14,307.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,445.60/41,185.72 = 14,307.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,445.60x = 41,185.72 × 14,307.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,445.60x = 589,252,333.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,252,333.18/27,445.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,469.83

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