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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,475.54, 37,916.48 and 14,900.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,475.54, 37,916.48 and 14,900.29 is: 20,562.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,475.54 : 37,916.48 = 14,900.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,475.54/37,916.48 = 14,900.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,475.54x = 37,916.48 × 14,900.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,475.54x = 564,966,490.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,966,490.24/27,475.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,562.53

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