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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,075.96, 37,363.29 and 14,975.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,075.96, 37,363.29 and 14,975.76 is: 20,665.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,075.96 : 37,363.29 = 14,975.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,075.96/37,363.29 = 14,975.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,075.96x = 37,363.29 × 14,975.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,075.96x = 559,543,663.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,543,663.85/27,075.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,665.70

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