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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,414.59, 37,832.22 and 14,839.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,414.59, 37,832.22 and 14,839.34 is: 20,478.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,414.59 : 37,832.22 = 14,839.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,414.59/37,832.22 = 14,839.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,414.59x = 37,832.22 × 14,839.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,414.59x = 561,404,986.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,404,986.37/27,414.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,478.33

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