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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,672.46, 41,530.81 and 14,349.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,672.46, 41,530.81 and 14,349.24 is: 21,535.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,672.46 : 41,530.81 = 14,349.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,672.46/41,530.81 = 14,349.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,672.46x = 41,530.81 × 14,349.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,672.46x = 595,935,524.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,935,524.21/27,672.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,535.33

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