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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,006.08, 37,270.49 and 14,908.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,006.08, 37,270.49 and 14,908.93 is: 20,575.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,006.08 : 37,270.49 = 14,908.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,006.08/37,270.49 = 14,908.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,006.08x = 37,270.49 × 14,908.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,006.08x = 555,663,126.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,663,126.48/27,006.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,575.48

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