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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,407.38, 37,822.11 and 14,832.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,407.38, 37,822.11 and 14,832.13 is: 20,468.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,407.38 : 37,822.11 = 14,832.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,407.38/37,822.11 = 14,832.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,407.38x = 37,822.11 × 14,832.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,407.38x = 560,982,452.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,982,452.39/27,407.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,468.30

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