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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,093.40, 37,387.43 and 14,993.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,093.40, 37,387.43 and 14,993.35 is: 20,690.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,093.40 : 37,387.43 = 14,993.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,093.40/37,387.43 = 14,993.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,093.40x = 37,387.43 × 14,993.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,093.40x = 560,562,636.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,562,636.65/27,093.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,690.01

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