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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,046.35, 37,323.86 and 14,946.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,046.35, 37,323.86 and 14,946.49 is: 20,626.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,046.35 : 37,323.86 = 14,946.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,046.35/37,323.86 = 14,946.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,046.35x = 37,323.86 × 14,946.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,046.35x = 557,860,700.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,860,700.25/27,046.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,626.10

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