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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,073.68, 37,361.40 and 14,974.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,073.68, 37,361.40 and 14,974.68 is: 20,664.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,073.68 : 37,361.40 = 14,974.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,073.68/37,361.40 = 14,974.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,073.68x = 37,361.40 × 14,974.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,073.68x = 559,475,009.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,475,009.35/27,073.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,664.90

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