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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,146.41, 37,460.68 and 14,881.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,146.41, 37,460.68 and 14,881.59 is: 20,535.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,146.41 : 37,460.68 = 14,881.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,146.41/37,460.68 = 14,881.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,146.41x = 37,460.68 × 14,881.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,146.41x = 557,474,443.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,474,443.68/27,146.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,535.85

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