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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,966.28, 41,912.52 and 14,815.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,966.28, 41,912.52 and 14,815.12 is: 22,203.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,966.28 : 41,912.52 = 14,815.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,966.28/41,912.52 = 14,815.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,966.28x = 41,912.52 × 14,815.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,966.28x = 620,939,013.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,939,013.30/27,966.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,203.13

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