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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,406.88, 37,821.35 and 14,831.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,406.88, 37,821.35 and 14,831.63 is: 20,467.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,406.88 : 37,821.35 = 14,831.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,406.88/37,821.35 = 14,831.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,406.88x = 37,821.35 × 14,831.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,406.88x = 560,952,195.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,952,195.14/27,406.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,467.57

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