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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,410.77, 37,826.87 and 14,835.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,410.77, 37,826.87 and 14,835.52 is: 20,473.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,410.77 : 37,826.87 = 14,835.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,410.77/37,826.87 = 14,835.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,410.77x = 37,826.87 × 14,835.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,410.77x = 561,181,286.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,181,286.42/27,410.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,473.02

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