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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,402.06, 37,814.94 and 14,826.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,402.06, 37,814.94 and 14,826.82 is: 20,461.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,402.06 : 37,814.94 = 14,826.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,402.06/37,814.94 = 14,826.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,402.06x = 37,814.94 × 14,826.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,402.06x = 560,675,308.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,675,308.69/27,402.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,461.06

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