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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,468.54, 37,905.57 and 14,893.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,468.54, 37,905.57 and 14,893.02 is: 20,551.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,468.54 : 37,905.57 = 14,893.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,468.54/37,905.57 = 14,893.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,468.54x = 37,905.57 × 14,893.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,468.54x = 564,528,412.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,528,412.12/27,468.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,551.82

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