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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,954.78, 41,919.87 and 14,804.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,954.78, 41,919.87 and 14,804.07 is: 22,199.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,954.78 : 41,919.87 = 14,804.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,954.78/41,919.87 = 14,804.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,954.78x = 41,919.87 × 14,804.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,954.78x = 620,584,689.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,584,689.87/27,954.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,199.59

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