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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,444.79, 37,873.95 and 14,869.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,444.79, 37,873.95 and 14,869.54 is: 20,520.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,444.79 : 37,873.95 = 14,869.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,444.79/37,873.95 = 14,869.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,444.79x = 37,873.95 × 14,869.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,444.79x = 563,168,025.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,168,025.11/27,444.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,520.04

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