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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,464.93, 37,901.64 and 14,889.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,464.93, 37,901.64 and 14,889.68 is: 20,547.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,464.93 : 37,901.64 = 14,889.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,464.93/37,901.64 = 14,889.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,464.93x = 37,901.64 × 14,889.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,464.93x = 564,343,101.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,343,101.57/27,464.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,547.78

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