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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,445.92, 37,875.36 and 14,870.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,445.92, 37,875.36 and 14,870.67 is: 20,521.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,445.92 : 37,875.36 = 14,870.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,445.92/37,875.36 = 14,870.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,445.92x = 37,875.36 × 14,870.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,445.92x = 563,231,979.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,231,979.69/27,445.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,521.52

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