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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,409.91, 37,825.70 and 14,834.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,409.91, 37,825.70 and 14,834.66 is: 20,471.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,409.91 : 37,825.70 = 14,834.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,409.91/37,825.70 = 14,834.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,409.91x = 37,825.70 × 14,834.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,409.91x = 561,131,135.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,131,135.46/27,409.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,471.84

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