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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,903.62, 41,859.48 and 14,752.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,903.62, 41,859.48 and 14,752.46 is: 22,130.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,903.62 : 41,859.48 = 14,752.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,903.62/41,859.48 = 14,752.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,903.62x = 41,859.48 × 14,752.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,903.62x = 617,530,304.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,530,304.32/27,903.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,130.83

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