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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,674.88, 41,524.49 and 14,524.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,674.88, 41,524.49 and 14,524.17 is: 21,792.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,674.88 : 41,524.49 = 14,524.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,674.88/41,524.49 = 14,524.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,674.88x = 41,524.49 × 14,524.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,674.88x = 603,108,751.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,108,751.92/27,674.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,792.64

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