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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,462.80, 37,898.66 and 14,887.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,462.80, 37,898.66 and 14,887.55 is: 20,544.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,462.80 : 37,898.66 = 14,887.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,462.80/37,898.66 = 14,887.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,462.80x = 37,898.66 × 14,887.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,462.80x = 564,218,072.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,218,072.60/27,462.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,544.81

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