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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,998.40, 41,997.60 and 12,446.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,998.40, 41,997.60 and 12,446.40 is: 18,669.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,998.40 : 41,997.60 = 12,446.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,998.40/41,997.60 = 12,446.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,998.40x = 41,997.60 × 12,446.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,998.40x = 522,718,928.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,718,928.64/27,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,669.60

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