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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,483.03, 37,926.52 and 14,907.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,483.03, 37,926.52 and 14,907.78 is: 20,572.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,483.03 : 37,926.52 = 14,907.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,483.03/37,926.52 = 14,907.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,483.03x = 37,926.52 × 14,907.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,483.03x = 565,400,377.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,400,377.18/27,483.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,572.71

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