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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,047.60, 37,325.58 and 14,947.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,047.60, 37,325.58 and 14,947.74 is: 20,627.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,047.60 : 37,325.58 = 14,947.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,047.60/37,325.58 = 14,947.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,047.60x = 37,325.58 × 14,947.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,047.60x = 557,933,065.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,933,065.19/27,047.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,627.82

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