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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,106.89, 37,406.34 and 14,842.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,106.89, 37,406.34 and 14,842.23 is: 20,481.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,106.89 : 37,406.34 = 14,842.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,106.89/37,406.34 = 14,842.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,106.89x = 37,406.34 × 14,842.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,106.89x = 555,193,501.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,193,501.74/27,106.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,481.64

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