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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,481.78, 37,924.92 and 14,906.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,481.78, 37,924.92 and 14,906.53 is: 20,571.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,481.78 : 37,924.92 = 14,906.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,481.78/37,924.92 = 14,906.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,481.78x = 37,924.92 × 14,906.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,481.78x = 565,329,005.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,329,005.13/27,481.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,571.05

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