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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,423.77, 37,844.42 and 14,848.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,423.77, 37,844.42 and 14,848.52 is: 20,490.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,423.77 : 37,844.42 = 14,848.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,423.77/37,844.42 = 14,848.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,423.77x = 37,844.42 × 14,848.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,423.77x = 561,933,363.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,933,363.79/27,423.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,490.74

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