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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,995.55, 62,994.54 and 13,927.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,995.55, 62,994.54 and 13,927.83 is: 20,892.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,995.55 : 62,994.54 = 13,927.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,995.55/62,994.54 = 13,927.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,995.55x = 62,994.54 × 13,927.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,995.55x = 877,377,244.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,377,244.05/41,995.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,892.15

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