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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,050.88, 37,329.98 and 14,786.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,050.88, 37,329.98 and 14,786.26 is: 20,404.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,050.88 : 37,329.98 = 14,786.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,050.88/37,329.98 = 14,786.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,050.88x = 37,329.98 × 14,786.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,050.88x = 551,970,790.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,970,790.07/27,050.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,404.91

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