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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,442.93, 37,871.31 and 14,867.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,442.93, 37,871.31 and 14,867.68 is: 20,517.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,442.93 : 37,871.31 = 14,867.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,442.93/37,871.31 = 14,867.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,442.93x = 37,871.31 × 14,867.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,442.93x = 563,058,518.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,058,518.26/27,442.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,517.43

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