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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,499.97, 41,249.96 and 14,349.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,499.97, 41,249.96 and 14,349.27 is: 21,523.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,499.97 : 41,249.96 = 14,349.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,499.97/41,249.96 = 14,349.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,499.97x = 41,249.96 × 14,349.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,499.97x = 591,906,718.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,906,718.25/27,499.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,523.90

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