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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,339.83, 37,728.97 and 14,764.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,339.83, 37,728.97 and 14,764.58 is: 20,375.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,339.83 : 37,728.97 = 14,764.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,339.83/37,728.97 = 14,764.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,339.83x = 37,728.97 × 14,764.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,339.83x = 557,052,617.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,052,617.85/27,339.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,375.13

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