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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,916.81, 41,875.22 and 13,114.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,916.81, 41,875.22 and 13,114.87 is: 19,672.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,916.81 : 41,875.22 = 13,114.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,916.81/41,875.22 = 13,114.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,916.81x = 41,875.22 × 13,114.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,916.81x = 549,188,066.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,188,066.52/27,916.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,672.31

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