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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,486.06, 37,930.97 and 14,910.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,486.06, 37,930.97 and 14,910.81 is: 20,577.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,486.06 : 37,930.97 = 14,910.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,486.06/37,930.97 = 14,910.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,486.06x = 37,930.97 × 14,910.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,486.06x = 565,581,486.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,581,486.79/27,486.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,577.03

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