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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,444.52, 37,873.44 and 14,869.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,444.52, 37,873.44 and 14,869.27 is: 20,519.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,444.52 : 37,873.44 = 14,869.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,444.52/37,873.44 = 14,869.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,444.52x = 37,873.44 × 14,869.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,444.52x = 563,150,452.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,150,452.53/27,444.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,519.59

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