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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,469.53, 37,908.36 and 14,894.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,469.53, 37,908.36 and 14,894.28 is: 20,554.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,469.53 : 37,908.36 = 14,894.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,469.53/37,908.36 = 14,894.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,469.53x = 37,908.36 × 14,894.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,469.53x = 564,617,728.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,617,728.18/27,469.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,554.33

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