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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,674.94, 41,524.60 and 14,524.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,674.94, 41,524.60 and 14,524.14 is: 21,792.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,674.94 : 41,524.60 = 14,524.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,674.94/41,524.60 = 14,524.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,674.94x = 41,524.60 × 14,524.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,674.94x = 603,109,103.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,109,103.84/27,674.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,792.61

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