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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,473.60, 41,197.44 and 14,323.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,473.60, 41,197.44 and 14,323.52 is: 21,478.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,473.60 : 41,197.44 = 14,323.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,473.60/41,197.44 = 14,323.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,473.60x = 41,197.44 × 14,323.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,473.60x = 590,092,355.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,092,355.79/27,473.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,478.52

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