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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,464.58, 37,901.37 and 14,889.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,464.58, 37,901.37 and 14,889.36 is: 20,547.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,464.58 : 37,901.37 = 14,889.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,464.58/37,901.37 = 14,889.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,464.58x = 37,901.37 × 14,889.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,464.58x = 564,327,142.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,327,142.42/27,464.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,547.45

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