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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,341.25, 37,730.93 and 14,766

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,341.25, 37,730.93 and 14,766 is: 20,377.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,341.25 : 37,730.93 = 14,766 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,341.25/37,730.93 = 14,766/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,341.25x = 37,730.93 × 14,766
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,341.25x = 557,134,838.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,134,838.55/27,341.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,377.08

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