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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,425.41, 37,847.06 and 14,850.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,425.41, 37,847.06 and 14,850.16 is: 20,493.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,425.41 : 37,847.06 = 14,850.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,425.41/37,847.06 = 14,850.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,425.41x = 37,847.06 × 14,850.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,425.41x = 562,034,707.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,034,707.29/27,425.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,493.21

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