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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,481.68, 37,924.92 and 14,906.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,481.68, 37,924.92 and 14,906.52 is: 20,571.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,481.68 : 37,924.92 = 14,906.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,481.68/37,924.92 = 14,906.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,481.68x = 37,924.92 × 14,906.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,481.68x = 565,328,578.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,328,578.48/27,481.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,571.11

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