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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,976.64, 41,944.41 and 13,177.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,976.64, 41,944.41 and 13,177.22 is: 19,756.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,976.64 : 41,944.41 = 13,177.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,976.64/41,944.41 = 13,177.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,976.64x = 41,944.41 × 13,177.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,976.64x = 552,710,718.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,710,718.34/27,976.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,756.15

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