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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,465.08, 37,902.06 and 14,889.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,465.08, 37,902.06 and 14,889.86 is: 20,548.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,465.08 : 37,902.06 = 14,889.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,465.08/37,902.06 = 14,889.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,465.08x = 37,902.06 × 14,889.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,465.08x = 564,356,367.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,356,367.11/27,465.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,548.14

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