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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,566.87, 41,311.98 and 14,392.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,566.87, 41,311.98 and 14,392.95 is: 21,569.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,566.87 : 41,311.98 = 14,392.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,566.87/41,311.98 = 14,392.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,566.87x = 41,311.98 × 14,392.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,566.87x = 594,601,262.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,601,262.54/27,566.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,569.42

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