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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,488.69, 37,934.42 and 14,913.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,488.69, 37,934.42 and 14,913.44 is: 20,580.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,488.69 : 37,934.42 = 14,913.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,488.69/37,934.42 = 14,913.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,488.69x = 37,934.42 × 14,913.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,488.69x = 565,732,696.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,732,696.60/27,488.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,580.56

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