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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,430.13, 37,853.58 and 14,854.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,430.13, 37,853.58 and 14,854.88 is: 20,499.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,430.13 : 37,853.58 = 14,854.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,430.13/37,853.58 = 14,854.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,430.13x = 37,853.58 × 14,854.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,430.13x = 562,310,199.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,310,199.20/27,430.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,499.73

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