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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,995.60, 41,993.40 and 13,998.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,995.60, 41,993.40 and 13,998.80 is: 20,998.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,995.60 : 41,993.40 = 13,998.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,995.60/41,993.40 = 13,998.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,995.60x = 41,993.40 × 13,998.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,995.60x = 587,857,207.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,857,207.92/27,995.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,998.20

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