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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,425.69, 37,847.49 and 14,850.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,425.69, 37,847.49 and 14,850.44 is: 20,493.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,425.69 : 37,847.49 = 14,850.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,425.69/37,847.49 = 14,850.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,425.69x = 37,847.49 × 14,850.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,425.69x = 562,051,879.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,051,879.40/27,425.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,493.63

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