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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,096.39, 37,391.90 and 14,831.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,096.39, 37,391.90 and 14,831.71 is: 20,467.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,096.39 : 37,391.90 = 14,831.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,096.39/37,391.90 = 14,831.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,096.39x = 37,391.90 × 14,831.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,096.39x = 554,585,649.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,585,649.51/27,096.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,467.14

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