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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,476.56, 37,917.48 and 14,901.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,476.56, 37,917.48 and 14,901.28 is: 20,563.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,476.56 : 37,917.48 = 14,901.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,476.56/37,917.48 = 14,901.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,476.56x = 37,917.48 × 14,901.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,476.56x = 565,018,986.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,018,986.37/27,476.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,563.67

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