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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,425.19, 37,846.79 and 14,849.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,425.19, 37,846.79 and 14,849.91 is: 20,492.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,425.19 : 37,846.79 = 14,849.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,425.19/37,846.79 = 14,849.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,425.19x = 37,846.79 × 14,849.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,425.19x = 562,021,161.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,021,161.81/27,425.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,492.88

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