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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,464.63, 37,901.10 and 14,889.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,464.63, 37,901.10 and 14,889.38 is: 20,547.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,464.63 : 37,901.10 = 14,889.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,464.63/37,901.10 = 14,889.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,464.63x = 37,901.10 × 14,889.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,464.63x = 564,323,880.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,323,880.32/27,464.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,547.30

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