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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,485.58, 37,930.10 and 14,910.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,485.58, 37,930.10 and 14,910.33 is: 20,576.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,485.58 : 37,930.10 = 14,910.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,485.58/37,930.10 = 14,910.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,485.58x = 37,930.10 × 14,910.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,485.58x = 565,550,204.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,550,204.20/27,485.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,576.25

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