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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,493.40, 41,231.86 and 14,338.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,493.40, 41,231.86 and 14,338.60 is: 21,503.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,493.40 : 41,231.86 = 14,338.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,493.40/41,231.86 = 14,338.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,493.40x = 41,231.86 × 14,338.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,493.40x = 591,207,008.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,207,008.87/27,493.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,503.60

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