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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,974.56, 41,984.88 and 14,127.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,974.56, 41,984.88 and 14,127.52 is: 21,202.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,974.56 : 41,984.88 = 14,127.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,974.56/41,984.88 = 14,127.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,974.56x = 41,984.88 × 14,127.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,974.56x = 593,142,231.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,142,231.90/27,974.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,202.92

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