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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,462.63, 37,898.34 and 14,887.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,462.63, 37,898.34 and 14,887.38 is: 20,544.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,462.63 : 37,898.34 = 14,887.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,462.63/37,898.34 = 14,887.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,462.63x = 37,898.34 × 14,887.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,462.63x = 564,206,988.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,206,988.95/27,462.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,544.54

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