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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,459.36, 37,893.96 and 14,884.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,459.36, 37,893.96 and 14,884.14 is: 20,540.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,459.36 : 37,893.96 = 14,884.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,459.36/37,893.96 = 14,884.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,459.36x = 37,893.96 × 14,884.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,459.36x = 564,019,005.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,019,005.79/27,459.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,540.14

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