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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,465.23, 41,161.38 and 14,314.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,465.23, 41,161.38 and 14,314.07 is: 21,452.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,465.23 : 41,161.38 = 14,314.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,465.23/41,161.38 = 14,314.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,465.23x = 41,161.38 × 14,314.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,465.23x = 589,186,668.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,186,668.81/27,465.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,452.10

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