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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,968.75, 41,971.35 and 14,117.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,968.75, 41,971.35 and 14,117.75 is: 21,185.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,968.75 : 41,971.35 = 14,117.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,968.75/41,971.35 = 14,117.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,968.75x = 41,971.35 × 14,117.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,968.75x = 592,541,026.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,541,026.46/27,968.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,185.82

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