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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,392.92, 37,802.27 and 14,817.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,392.92, 37,802.27 and 14,817.67 is: 20,448.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,392.92 : 37,802.27 = 14,817.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,392.92/37,802.27 = 14,817.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,392.92x = 37,802.27 × 14,817.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,392.92x = 560,141,504.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,141,504.65/27,392.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,448.41

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