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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,465.85, 41,162.32 and 14,314.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,465.85, 41,162.32 and 14,314.69 is: 21,453.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,465.85 : 41,162.32 = 14,314.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,465.85/41,162.32 = 14,314.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,465.85x = 41,162.32 × 14,314.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,465.85x = 589,225,850.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,225,850.48/27,465.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,453.04

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