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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,476.76, 37,917.74 and 14,901.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,476.76, 37,917.74 and 14,901.50 is: 20,563.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,476.76 : 37,917.74 = 14,901.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,476.76/37,917.74 = 14,901.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,476.76x = 37,917.74 × 14,901.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,476.76x = 565,031,202.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,031,202.61/27,476.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,563.97

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