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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,033.75, 37,306.58 and 14,934.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,033.75, 37,306.58 and 14,934.17 is: 20,609.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,033.75 : 37,306.58 = 14,934.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,033.75/37,306.58 = 14,934.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,033.75x = 37,306.58 × 14,934.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,033.75x = 557,142,826.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,142,826.43/27,033.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,609.16

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