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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,399.84, 37,811.78 and 14,824.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,399.84, 37,811.78 and 14,824.59 is: 20,457.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,399.84 : 37,811.78 = 14,824.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,399.84/37,811.78 = 14,824.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,399.84x = 37,811.78 × 14,824.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,399.84x = 560,544,342.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,544,342.32/27,399.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,457.94

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