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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,459.54, 37,893.15 and 14,884.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,459.54, 37,893.15 and 14,884.02 is: 20,539.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,459.54 : 37,893.15 = 14,884.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,459.54/37,893.15 = 14,884.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,459.54x = 37,893.15 × 14,884.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,459.54x = 564,002,402.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,002,402.46/27,459.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,539.40

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