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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,977.77, 41,954.35 and 14,827.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,977.77, 41,954.35 and 14,827.06 is: 22,234.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,977.77 : 41,954.35 = 14,827.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,977.77/41,954.35 = 14,827.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,977.77x = 41,954.35 × 14,827.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,977.77x = 622,059,664.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,059,664.71/27,977.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,234.07

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