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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,476.48, 37,917.28 and 14,901.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,476.48, 37,917.28 and 14,901.28 is: 20,563.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,476.48 : 37,917.28 = 14,901.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,476.48/37,917.28 = 14,901.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,476.48x = 37,917.28 × 14,901.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,476.48x = 565,016,006.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,016,006.12/27,476.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,563.62

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