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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,448.58, 37,878.99 and 14,873.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,448.58, 37,878.99 and 14,873.33 is: 20,525.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,448.58 : 37,878.99 = 14,873.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,448.58/37,878.99 = 14,873.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,448.58x = 37,878.99 × 14,873.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,448.58x = 563,386,718.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,386,718.34/27,448.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,525.17

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