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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,462.72, 37,898.88 and 14,887.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,462.72, 37,898.88 and 14,887.68 is: 20,545.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,462.72 : 37,898.88 = 14,887.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,462.72/37,898.88 = 14,887.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,462.72x = 37,898.88 × 14,887.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,462.72x = 564,226,397.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,226,397.80/27,462.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,545.18

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