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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,729.44, 41,591.88 and 14,402.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,729.44, 41,591.88 and 14,402.41 is: 21,602.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,729.44 : 41,591.88 = 14,402.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,729.44/41,591.88 = 14,402.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,729.44x = 41,591.88 × 14,402.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,729.44x = 599,023,204.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,023,204.45/27,729.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,602.43

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