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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,966.06, 41,918.81 and 13,936.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,966.06, 41,918.81 and 13,936.59 is: 20,889.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,966.06 : 41,918.81 = 13,936.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,966.06/41,918.81 = 13,936.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,966.06x = 41,918.81 × 13,936.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,966.06x = 584,205,198.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,205,198.57/27,966.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,889.79

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