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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,410.10, 37,825.96 and 14,834.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,410.10, 37,825.96 and 14,834.86 is: 20,472.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,410.10 : 37,825.96 = 14,834.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,410.10/37,825.96 = 14,834.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,410.10x = 37,825.96 × 14,834.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,410.10x = 561,142,820.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,142,820.97/27,410.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,472.12

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