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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,444.52, 37,873.62 and 14,869.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,444.52, 37,873.62 and 14,869.26 is: 20,519.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,444.52 : 37,873.62 = 14,869.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,444.52/37,873.62 = 14,869.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,444.52x = 37,873.62 × 14,869.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,444.52x = 563,152,702.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,152,702.92/27,444.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,519.68

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