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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,073.92, 37,361.78 and 14,975.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,073.92, 37,361.78 and 14,975.24 is: 20,665.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,073.92 : 37,361.78 = 14,975.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,073.92/37,361.78 = 14,975.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,073.92x = 37,361.78 × 14,975.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,073.92x = 559,501,622.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,501,622.33/27,073.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,665.70

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