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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,389.67, 37,797.75 and 14,814.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,389.67, 37,797.75 and 14,814.42 is: 20,443.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,389.67 : 37,797.75 = 14,814.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,389.67/37,797.75 = 14,814.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,389.67x = 37,797.75 × 14,814.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,389.67x = 559,951,743.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,951,743.56/27,389.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,443.90

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