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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,094.97, 37,389.55 and 14,994.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,094.97, 37,389.55 and 14,994.78 is: 20,691.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,094.97 : 37,389.55 = 14,994.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,094.97/37,389.55 = 14,994.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,094.97x = 37,389.55 × 14,994.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,094.97x = 560,648,076.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,648,076.55/27,094.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,691.96

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