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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,468.17, 41,169.29 and 14,147.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,468.17, 41,169.29 and 14,147.43 is: 21,204.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,468.17 : 41,169.29 = 14,147.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,468.17/41,169.29 = 14,147.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,468.17x = 41,169.29 × 14,147.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,468.17x = 582,439,683.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,439,683.79/27,468.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,204.17

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