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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,463.35, 41,158.58 and 14,312.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,463.35, 41,158.58 and 14,312.19 is: 21,449.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,463.35 : 41,158.58 = 14,312.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,463.35/41,158.58 = 14,312.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,463.35x = 41,158.58 × 14,312.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,463.35x = 589,069,345.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,069,345.53/27,463.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,449.29

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