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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,978.78, 41,955.87 and 14,828.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,978.78, 41,955.87 and 14,828.13 is: 22,235.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,978.78 : 41,955.87 = 14,828.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,978.78/41,955.87 = 14,828.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,978.78x = 41,955.87 × 14,828.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,978.78x = 622,127,150.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,127,150.23/27,978.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,235.68

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