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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,476.33, 37,917.36 and 14,901.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,476.33, 37,917.36 and 14,901.08 is: 20,563.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,476.33 : 37,917.36 = 14,901.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,476.33/37,917.36 = 14,901.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,476.33x = 37,917.36 × 14,901.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,476.33x = 565,009,614.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,009,614.75/27,476.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,563.50

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