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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,865.22, 41,797.83 and 14,004.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,865.22, 41,797.83 and 14,004.50 is: 21,006.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,865.22 : 41,797.83 = 14,004.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,865.22/41,797.83 = 14,004.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,865.22x = 41,797.83 × 14,004.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,865.22x = 585,357,710.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,357,710.24/27,865.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,006.75

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