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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,011.67, 37,278.17 and 14,914.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,011.67, 37,278.17 and 14,914.49 is: 20,583.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,011.67 : 37,278.17 = 14,914.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,011.67/37,278.17 = 14,914.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,011.67x = 37,278.17 × 14,914.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,011.67x = 555,984,632.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,984,632.72/27,011.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,583.13

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