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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,406.67, 37,821.31 and 14,831.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,406.67, 37,821.31 and 14,831.42 is: 20,467.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,406.67 : 37,821.31 = 14,831.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,406.67/37,821.31 = 14,831.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,406.67x = 37,821.31 × 14,831.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,406.67x = 560,943,544.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,943,544.45/27,406.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,467.41

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