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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,976.77, 41,952.85 and 14,826.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,976.77, 41,952.85 and 14,826.06 is: 22,232.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,976.77 : 41,952.85 = 14,826.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,976.77/41,952.85 = 14,826.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,976.77x = 41,952.85 × 14,826.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,976.77x = 621,995,591.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,995,591.53/27,976.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,232.57

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