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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,346.57, 37,738.26 and 14,771.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,346.57, 37,738.26 and 14,771.32 is: 20,384.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,346.57 : 37,738.26 = 14,771.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,346.57/37,738.26 = 14,771.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,346.57x = 37,738.26 × 14,771.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,346.57x = 557,443,914.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,443,914.70/27,346.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,384.42

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