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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,423.69, 37,844.73 and 14,848.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,423.69, 37,844.73 and 14,848.44 is: 20,490.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,423.69 : 37,844.73 = 14,848.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,423.69/37,844.73 = 14,848.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,423.69x = 37,844.73 × 14,848.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,423.69x = 561,935,128.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,935,128.48/27,423.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,490.86

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