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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,392.26, 37,801.24 and 14,817.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,392.26, 37,801.24 and 14,817.01 is: 20,447.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,392.26 : 37,801.24 = 14,817.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,392.26/37,801.24 = 14,817.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,392.26x = 37,801.24 × 14,817.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,392.26x = 560,101,351.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,101,351.09/27,392.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,447.43

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