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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,389.54, 37,797.49 and 14,814.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,389.54, 37,797.49 and 14,814.26 is: 20,443.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,389.54 : 37,797.49 = 14,814.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,389.54/37,797.49 = 14,814.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,389.54x = 37,797.49 × 14,814.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,389.54x = 559,941,844.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,941,844.21/27,389.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,443.64

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