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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,664.89, 41,476.07 and 14,323.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,664.89, 41,476.07 and 14,323.58 is: 21,474.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,664.89 : 41,476.07 = 14,323.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,664.89/41,476.07 = 14,323.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,664.89x = 41,476.07 × 14,323.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,664.89x = 594,085,735.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,085,735.11/27,664.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,474.36

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