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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,424.09, 37,845.39 and 14,848.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,424.09, 37,845.39 and 14,848.84 is: 20,491.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,424.09 : 37,845.39 = 14,848.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,424.09/37,845.39 = 14,848.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,424.09x = 37,845.39 × 14,848.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,424.09x = 561,960,140.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,960,140.85/27,424.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,491.48

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