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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,049.29, 37,327.28 and 14,784.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,049.29, 37,327.28 and 14,784.20 is: 20,401.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,049.29 : 37,327.28 = 14,784.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,049.29/37,327.28 = 14,784.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,049.29x = 37,327.28 × 14,784.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,049.29x = 551,853,712.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,853,712.42/27,049.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,401.78

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