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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,406.84, 37,821.44 and 14,831.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,406.84, 37,821.44 and 14,831.59 is: 20,467.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,406.84 : 37,821.44 = 14,831.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,406.84/37,821.44 = 14,831.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,406.84x = 37,821.44 × 14,831.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,406.84x = 560,952,091.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,952,091.29/27,406.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,467.59

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