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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,464.59, 37,900.87 and 14,889.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,464.59, 37,900.87 and 14,889.07 is: 20,546.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,464.59 : 37,900.87 = 14,889.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,464.59/37,900.87 = 14,889.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,464.59x = 37,900.87 × 14,889.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,464.59x = 564,308,706.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,308,706.49/27,464.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,546.77

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