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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,465.13, 37,901.94 and 14,889.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,465.13, 37,901.94 and 14,889.88 is: 20,548.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,465.13 : 37,901.94 = 14,889.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,465.13/37,901.94 = 14,889.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,465.13x = 37,901.94 × 14,889.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,465.13x = 564,355,338.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,355,338.37/27,465.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,548.07

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