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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,445.78, 37,875.12 and 14,870.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,445.78, 37,875.12 and 14,870.50 is: 20,521.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,445.78 : 37,875.12 = 14,870.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,445.78/37,875.12 = 14,870.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,445.78x = 37,875.12 × 14,870.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,445.78x = 563,221,971.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,221,971.96/27,445.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,521.26

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