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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,881.28, 41,821.92 and 14,759.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,881.28, 41,821.92 and 14,759.28 is: 22,138.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,881.28 : 41,821.92 = 14,759.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,881.28/41,821.92 = 14,759.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,881.28x = 41,821.92 × 14,759.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,881.28x = 617,261,427.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,261,427.42/27,881.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,138.92

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