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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,390.54, 37,798.87 and 14,815.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,390.54, 37,798.87 and 14,815.26 is: 20,445.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,390.54 : 37,798.87 = 14,815.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,390.54/37,798.87 = 14,815.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,390.54x = 37,798.87 × 14,815.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,390.54x = 560,000,086.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,000,086.76/27,390.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,445.02

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