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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,485.63, 37,930.37 and 14,910.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,485.63, 37,930.37 and 14,910.38 is: 20,576.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,485.63 : 37,930.37 = 14,910.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,485.63/37,930.37 = 14,910.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,485.63x = 37,930.37 × 14,910.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,485.63x = 565,555,966.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,555,966.04/27,485.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,576.43

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