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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,483.22, 37,926.93 and 14,908.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,483.22, 37,926.93 and 14,908.06 is: 20,573.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,483.22 : 37,926.93 = 14,908.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,483.22/37,926.93 = 14,908.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,483.22x = 37,926.93 × 14,908.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,483.22x = 565,416,948.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,416,948.06/27,483.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,573.17

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