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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,407.25, 37,822.01 and 14,832

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,407.25, 37,822.01 and 14,832 is: 20,468.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,407.25 : 37,822.01 = 14,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,407.25/37,822.01 = 14,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,407.25x = 37,822.01 × 14,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,407.25x = 560,975,978.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,975,978.16/27,407.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,468.16

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