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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,476.61, 37,918.04 and 14,901.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,476.61, 37,918.04 and 14,901.63 is: 20,564.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,476.61 : 37,918.04 = 14,901.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,476.61/37,918.04 = 14,901.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,476.61x = 37,918.04 × 14,901.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,476.61x = 565,040,527.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,040,527.90/27,476.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,564.42

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