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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,436.59, 37,862.64 and 14,861.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,436.59, 37,862.64 and 14,861.34 is: 20,508.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,436.59 : 37,862.64 = 14,861.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,436.59/37,862.64 = 14,861.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,436.59x = 37,862.64 × 14,861.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,436.59x = 562,689,566.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,689,566.34/27,436.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,508.73

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