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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,512.73, 37,967.99 and 14,937.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,512.73, 37,967.99 and 14,937.48 is: 20,613.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,512.73 : 37,967.99 = 14,937.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,512.73/37,967.99 = 14,937.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,512.73x = 37,967.99 × 14,937.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,512.73x = 567,146,016.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,146,016.58/27,512.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,613.95

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