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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,958.76, 41,964.06 and 14,117.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,958.76, 41,964.06 and 14,117.48 is: 21,189.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,958.76 : 41,964.06 = 14,117.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,958.76/41,964.06 = 14,117.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,958.76x = 41,964.06 × 14,117.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,958.76x = 592,426,777.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,426,777.77/27,958.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,189.31

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