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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,464.52, 37,901.07 and 14,889.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,464.52, 37,901.07 and 14,889.27 is: 20,547.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,464.52 : 37,901.07 = 14,889.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,464.52/37,901.07 = 14,889.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,464.52x = 37,901.07 × 14,889.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,464.52x = 564,319,264.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,319,264.52/27,464.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,547.21

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