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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,075.70, 37,364.69 and 14,977.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,075.70, 37,364.69 and 14,977.95 is: 20,669.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,075.70 : 37,364.69 = 14,977.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,075.70/37,364.69 = 14,977.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,075.70x = 37,364.69 × 14,977.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,075.70x = 559,646,355.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,646,355.91/27,075.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,669.69

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