Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,866.72, 41,800.08 and 14,006
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 27,866.72, 41,800.08 and 14,006 is: 21,009
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,866.72 : 41,800.08 = 14,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,866.72/41,800.08 = 14,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,866.72x = 41,800.08 × 14,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,866.72x = 585,451,920.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 585,451,920.48/27,866.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,009
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