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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,007.54, 37,270.41 and 14,908.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,007.54, 37,270.41 and 14,908.03 is: 20,573.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,007.54 : 37,270.41 = 14,908.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,007.54/37,270.41 = 14,908.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,007.54x = 37,270.41 × 14,908.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,007.54x = 555,628,199.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,628,199.38/27,007.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,573.08

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