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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,462.68, 37,898.54 and 14,887.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,462.68, 37,898.54 and 14,887.43 is: 20,544.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,462.68 : 37,898.54 = 14,887.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,462.68/37,898.54 = 14,887.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,462.68x = 37,898.54 × 14,887.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,462.68x = 564,211,597.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,211,597.42/27,462.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,544.67

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