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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,340.52, 37,729.91 and 14,765.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,340.52, 37,729.91 and 14,765.27 is: 20,376.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,340.52 : 37,729.91 = 14,765.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,340.52/37,729.91 = 14,765.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,340.52x = 37,729.91 × 14,765.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,340.52x = 557,092,308.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,092,308.23/27,340.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,376.07

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