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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,445.91, 37,875.51 and 14,870.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,445.91, 37,875.51 and 14,870.66 is: 20,521.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,445.91 : 37,875.51 = 14,870.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,445.91/37,875.51 = 14,870.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,445.91x = 37,875.51 × 14,870.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,445.91x = 563,233,831.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,233,831.54/27,445.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,521.59

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