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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,427.59, 37,850.22 and 14,852.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,427.59, 37,850.22 and 14,852.34 is: 20,496.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,427.59 : 37,850.22 = 14,852.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,427.59/37,850.22 = 14,852.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,427.59x = 37,850.22 × 14,852.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,427.59x = 562,164,336.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,164,336.51/27,427.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,496.31

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