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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,444.39, 37,873.28 and 14,869.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,444.39, 37,873.28 and 14,869.14 is: 20,519.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,444.39 : 37,873.28 = 14,869.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,444.39/37,873.28 = 14,869.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,444.39x = 37,873.28 × 14,869.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,444.39x = 563,143,139.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,143,139.75/27,444.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,519.43

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