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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,389.55, 37,797.58 and 14,814.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,389.55, 37,797.58 and 14,814.30 is: 20,443.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,389.55 : 37,797.58 = 14,814.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,389.55/37,797.58 = 14,814.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,389.55x = 37,797.58 × 14,814.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,389.55x = 559,944,689.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,944,689.39/27,389.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,443.73

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