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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,664.39, 41,475.32 and 14,323.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,664.39, 41,475.32 and 14,323.08 is: 21,473.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,664.39 : 41,475.32 = 14,323.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,664.39/41,475.32 = 14,323.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,664.39x = 41,475.32 × 14,323.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,664.39x = 594,054,254.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,054,254.77/27,664.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,473.61

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