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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,488.67, 37,934.37 and 14,913.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,488.67, 37,934.37 and 14,913.42 is: 20,580.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,488.67 : 37,934.37 = 14,913.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,488.67/37,934.37 = 14,913.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,488.67x = 37,934.37 × 14,913.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,488.67x = 565,731,192.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,731,192.25/27,488.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,580.52

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