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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,407.78, 37,822.86 and 14,832.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,407.78, 37,822.86 and 14,832.54 is: 20,468.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,407.78 : 37,822.86 = 14,832.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,407.78/37,822.86 = 14,832.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,407.78x = 37,822.86 × 14,832.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,407.78x = 561,009,083.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,009,083.86/27,407.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,468.97

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