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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,425.89, 37,847.91 and 14,850.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,425.89, 37,847.91 and 14,850.64 is: 20,493.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,425.89 : 37,847.91 = 14,850.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,425.89/37,847.91 = 14,850.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,425.89x = 37,847.91 × 14,850.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,425.89x = 562,065,686.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,065,686.16/27,425.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,493.98

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