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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,465.54, 37,901.43 and 14,890.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,465.54, 37,901.43 and 14,890.02 is: 20,547.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,465.54 : 37,901.43 = 14,890.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,465.54/37,901.43 = 14,890.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,465.54x = 37,901.43 × 14,890.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,465.54x = 564,353,050.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,353,050.73/27,465.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,547.68

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