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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,467.93, 37,905.78 and 14,892.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,467.93, 37,905.78 and 14,892.68 is: 20,551.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,467.93 : 37,905.78 = 14,892.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,467.93/37,905.78 = 14,892.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,467.93x = 37,905.78 × 14,892.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,467.93x = 564,518,651.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,518,651.69/27,467.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,551.92

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