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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,464.55, 37,901.13 and 14,889.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,464.55, 37,901.13 and 14,889.30 is: 20,547.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,464.55 : 37,901.13 = 14,889.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,464.55/37,901.13 = 14,889.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,464.55x = 37,901.13 × 14,889.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,464.55x = 564,321,294.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,321,294.91/27,464.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,547.26

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