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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,407.16, 37,821.92 and 14,831.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,407.16, 37,821.92 and 14,831.88 is: 20,468.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,407.16 : 37,821.92 = 14,831.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,407.16/37,821.92 = 14,831.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,407.16x = 37,821.92 × 14,831.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,407.16x = 560,970,178.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,970,178.81/27,407.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,468.02

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