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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,399.94, 37,811.95 and 14,824.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,399.94, 37,811.95 and 14,824.69 is: 20,458.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,399.94 : 37,811.95 = 14,824.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,399.94/37,811.95 = 14,824.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,399.94x = 37,811.95 × 14,824.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,399.94x = 560,550,305.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,550,305.45/27,399.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,458.09

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