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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,672.93, 41,521.59 and 14,522.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,672.93, 41,521.59 and 14,522.13 is: 21,789.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,672.93 : 41,521.59 = 14,522.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,672.93/41,521.59 = 14,522.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,672.93x = 41,521.59 × 14,522.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,672.93x = 602,981,927.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,981,927.79/27,672.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,789.59

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