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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,475.53, 37,916.64 and 14,900.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,475.53, 37,916.64 and 14,900.28 is: 20,562.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,475.53 : 37,916.64 = 14,900.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,475.53/37,916.64 = 14,900.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,475.53x = 37,916.64 × 14,900.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,475.53x = 564,968,552.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,968,552.66/27,475.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,562.61

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