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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,402.06, 37,814.85 and 14,826.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,402.06, 37,814.85 and 14,826.78 is: 20,460.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,402.06 : 37,814.85 = 14,826.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,402.06/37,814.85 = 14,826.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,402.06x = 37,814.85 × 14,826.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,402.06x = 560,672,461.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,672,461.68/27,402.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,460.96

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