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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,344.81, 37,735.87 and 14,769.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,344.81, 37,735.87 and 14,769.56 is: 20,382.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,344.81 : 37,735.87 = 14,769.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,344.81/37,735.87 = 14,769.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,344.81x = 37,735.87 × 14,769.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,344.81x = 557,342,239.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,342,239.69/27,344.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,382.01

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