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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,993.28, 41,995.76 and 14,842.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,993.28, 41,995.76 and 14,842.08 is: 22,266.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,993.28 : 41,995.76 = 14,842.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,993.28/41,995.76 = 14,842.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,993.28x = 41,995.76 × 14,842.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,993.28x = 623,304,429.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,304,429.58/27,993.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,266.22

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