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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,475.98, 37,916.93 and 14,900.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,475.98, 37,916.93 and 14,900.73 is: 20,563.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,475.98 : 37,916.93 = 14,900.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,475.98/37,916.93 = 14,900.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,475.98x = 37,916.93 × 14,900.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,475.98x = 564,989,936.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,989,936.36/27,475.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,563.05

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