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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,996.20, 41,981.90 and 14,845.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,996.20, 41,981.90 and 14,845.51 is: 22,261.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,996.20 : 41,981.90 = 14,845.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,996.20/41,981.90 = 14,845.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,996.20x = 41,981.90 × 14,845.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,996.20x = 623,242,506.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,242,506.36/27,996.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,261.69

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