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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,393.51, 37,802.97 and 14,818.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,393.51, 37,802.97 and 14,818.26 is: 20,449.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,393.51 : 37,802.97 = 14,818.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,393.51/37,802.97 = 14,818.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,393.51x = 37,802.97 × 14,818.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,393.51x = 560,174,379.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,174,379.99/27,393.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,449.16

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