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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,498.06, 37,947.35 and 14,922.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,498.06, 37,947.35 and 14,922.81 is: 20,593.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,498.06 : 37,947.35 = 14,922.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,498.06/37,947.35 = 14,922.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,498.06x = 37,947.35 × 14,922.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,498.06x = 566,281,131.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,281,131.36/27,498.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,593.49

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