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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,145.80, 37,460.52 and 14,881.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,145.80, 37,460.52 and 14,881.32 is: 20,535.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,145.80 : 37,460.52 = 14,881.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,145.80/37,460.52 = 14,881.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,145.80x = 37,460.52 × 14,881.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,145.80x = 557,461,985.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,461,985.49/27,145.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,535.85

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