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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,488.76, 37,934.50 and 14,913.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,488.76, 37,934.50 and 14,913.50 is: 20,580.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,488.76 : 37,934.50 = 14,913.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,488.76/37,934.50 = 14,913.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,488.76x = 37,934.50 × 14,913.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,488.76x = 565,736,165.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,736,165.75/27,488.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,580.64

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