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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,974.76, 41,988.06 and 14,133.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,974.76, 41,988.06 and 14,133.48 is: 21,213.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,974.76 : 41,988.06 = 14,133.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,974.76/41,988.06 = 14,133.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,974.76x = 41,988.06 × 14,133.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,974.76x = 593,437,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,437,406.25/27,974.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,213.32

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