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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,399.06, 37,810.80 and 14,823.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,399.06, 37,810.80 and 14,823.81 is: 20,456.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,399.06 : 37,810.80 = 14,823.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,399.06/37,810.80 = 14,823.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,399.06x = 37,810.80 × 14,823.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,399.06x = 560,500,115.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,500,115.15/27,399.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,456.91

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