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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,523.73, 37,982.72 and 14,948.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,523.73, 37,982.72 and 14,948.39 is: 20,628.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,523.73 : 37,982.72 = 14,948.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,523.73/37,982.72 = 14,948.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,523.73x = 37,982.72 × 14,948.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,523.73x = 567,780,437.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,780,437.08/27,523.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,628.76

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