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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,920.28, 41,904.72 and 14,782.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,920.28, 41,904.72 and 14,782.08 is: 22,185.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,920.28 : 41,904.72 = 14,782.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,920.28/41,904.72 = 14,782.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,920.28x = 41,904.72 × 14,782.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,920.28x = 619,438,923.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,438,923.42/27,920.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,185.99

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