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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,445.54, 37,874.90 and 14,870.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,445.54, 37,874.90 and 14,870.29 is: 20,521.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,445.54 : 37,874.90 = 14,870.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,445.54/37,874.90 = 14,870.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,445.54x = 37,874.90 × 14,870.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,445.54x = 563,210,672.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,210,672.37/27,445.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,521.03

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