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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,965.10, 41,959.80 and 14,114.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,965.10, 41,959.80 and 14,114.10 is: 21,177.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,965.10 : 41,959.80 = 14,114.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,965.10/41,959.80 = 14,114.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,965.10x = 41,959.80 × 14,114.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,965.10x = 592,224,813.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,224,813.18/27,965.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,177.28

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