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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,960.35, 41,952.68 and 14,109.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,960.35, 41,952.68 and 14,109.35 is: 21,170.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,960.35 : 41,952.68 = 14,109.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,960.35/41,952.68 = 14,109.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,960.35x = 41,952.68 × 14,109.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,960.35x = 591,924,975.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,924,975.01/27,960.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,170.16

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