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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,425.04, 37,846.56 and 14,849.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,425.04, 37,846.56 and 14,849.76 is: 20,492.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,425.04 : 37,846.56 = 14,849.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,425.04/37,846.56 = 14,849.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,425.04x = 37,846.56 × 14,849.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,425.04x = 562,012,332.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,012,332.83/27,425.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,492.67

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