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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,979.91, 41,957.56 and 14,829.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,979.91, 41,957.56 and 14,829.26 is: 22,237.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,979.91 : 41,957.56 = 14,829.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,979.91/41,957.56 = 14,829.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,979.91x = 41,957.56 × 14,829.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,979.91x = 622,199,374.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,199,374.95/27,979.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,237.36

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