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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,395.54, 37,805.91 and 14,820.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,395.54, 37,805.91 and 14,820.29 is: 20,452.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,395.54 : 37,805.91 = 14,820.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,395.54/37,805.91 = 14,820.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,395.54x = 37,805.91 × 14,820.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,395.54x = 560,294,549.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,294,549.91/27,395.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,452.04

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