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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,394.87, 37,804.90 and 14,819.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,394.87, 37,804.90 and 14,819.62 is: 20,451.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,394.87 : 37,804.90 = 14,819.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,394.87/37,804.90 = 14,819.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,394.87x = 37,804.90 × 14,819.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,394.87x = 560,254,252.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,254,252.14/27,394.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,451.06

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