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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,464.92, 37,901.64 and 14,889.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,464.92, 37,901.64 and 14,889.58 is: 20,547.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,464.92 : 37,901.64 = 14,889.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,464.92/37,901.64 = 14,889.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,464.92x = 37,901.64 × 14,889.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,464.92x = 564,339,500.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,339,500.91/27,464.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,547.65

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