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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,467.99, 41,193.88 and 14,313.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,467.99, 41,193.88 and 14,313.59 is: 21,466.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,467.99 : 41,193.88 = 14,313.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,467.99/41,193.88 = 14,313.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,467.99x = 41,193.88 × 14,313.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,467.99x = 589,632,308.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,632,308.83/27,467.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,466.16

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