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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,448.54, 37,879.12 and 14,873.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,448.54, 37,879.12 and 14,873.30 is: 20,525.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,448.54 : 37,879.12 = 14,873.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,448.54/37,879.12 = 14,873.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,448.54x = 37,879.12 × 14,873.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,448.54x = 563,387,515.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,387,515.50/27,448.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,525.23

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