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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,967.75, 41,969.85 and 14,116.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,967.75, 41,969.85 and 14,116.75 is: 21,184.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,967.75 : 41,969.85 = 14,116.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,967.75/41,969.85 = 14,116.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,967.75x = 41,969.85 × 14,116.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,967.75x = 592,477,879.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,477,879.99/27,967.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,184.32

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