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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,486.22, 37,931.08 and 14,911.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,486.22, 37,931.08 and 14,911.06 is: 20,577.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,486.22 : 37,931.08 = 14,911.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,486.22/37,931.08 = 14,911.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,486.22x = 37,931.08 × 14,911.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,486.22x = 565,592,609.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,592,609.74/27,486.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,577.32

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