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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,901.62, 41,856.48 and 14,750.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,901.62, 41,856.48 and 14,750.46 is: 22,127.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,901.62 : 41,856.48 = 14,750.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,901.62/41,856.48 = 14,750.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,901.62x = 41,856.48 × 14,750.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,901.62x = 617,402,333.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,402,333.98/27,901.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,127.83

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