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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,966.40, 41,998.20 and 14,844.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,966.40, 41,998.20 and 14,844.40 is: 22,292.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,966.40 : 41,998.20 = 14,844.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,966.40/41,998.20 = 14,844.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,966.40x = 41,998.20 × 14,844.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,966.40x = 623,438,080.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,438,080.08/27,966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,292.40

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