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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,077.22, 37,367.19 and 14,977.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,077.22, 37,367.19 and 14,977.71 is: 20,669.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,077.22 : 37,367.19 = 14,977.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,077.22/37,367.19 = 14,977.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,077.22x = 37,367.19 × 14,977.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,077.22x = 559,674,935.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,674,935.33/27,077.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,669.59

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