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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,083.08, 37,373.96 and 14,983.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,083.08, 37,373.96 and 14,983.26 is: 20,676.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,083.08 : 37,373.96 = 14,983.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,083.08/37,373.96 = 14,983.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,083.08x = 37,373.96 × 14,983.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,083.08x = 559,983,759.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,983,759.91/27,083.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,676.52

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