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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,473.67, 37,913.67 and 14,898.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,473.67, 37,913.67 and 14,898.42 is: 20,559.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,473.67 : 37,913.67 = 14,898.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,473.67/37,913.67 = 14,898.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,473.67x = 37,913.67 × 14,898.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,473.67x = 564,853,779.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,853,779.40/27,473.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,559.82

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