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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,075.95, 37,363.26 and 14,975.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,075.95, 37,363.26 and 14,975.71 is: 20,665.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,075.95 : 37,363.26 = 14,975.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,075.95/37,363.26 = 14,975.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,075.95x = 37,363.26 × 14,975.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,075.95x = 559,541,159.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,541,159.60/27,075.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,665.62

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