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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,577.99, 41,382.51 and 14,927.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,577.99, 41,382.51 and 14,927.41 is: 22,399.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,577.99 : 41,382.51 = 14,927.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,577.99/41,382.51 = 14,927.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,577.99x = 41,382.51 × 14,927.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,577.99x = 617,733,693.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,733,693.60/27,577.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,399.52

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