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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,046.76, 37,323.79 and 14,781.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,046.76, 37,323.79 and 14,781.68 is: 20,398.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,046.76 : 37,323.79 = 14,781.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,046.76/37,323.79 = 14,781.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,046.76x = 37,323.79 × 14,781.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,046.76x = 551,708,096.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,708,096.59/27,046.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,398.31

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