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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,389.22, 37,797 and 14,813.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,389.22, 37,797 and 14,813.94 is: 20,443.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,389.22 : 37,797 = 14,813.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,389.22/37,797 = 14,813.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,389.22x = 37,797 × 14,813.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,389.22x = 559,922,490.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,922,490.18/27,389.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,443.17

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