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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,433.69, 37,858.49 and 14,858.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,433.69, 37,858.49 and 14,858.44 is: 20,504.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,433.69 : 37,858.49 = 14,858.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,433.69/37,858.49 = 14,858.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,433.69x = 37,858.49 × 14,858.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,433.69x = 562,517,988.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,517,988.94/27,433.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,504.64

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