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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,346.78, 37,738.58 and 14,771.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,346.78, 37,738.58 and 14,771.53 is: 20,384.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,346.78 : 37,738.58 = 14,771.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,346.78/37,738.58 = 14,771.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,346.78x = 37,738.58 × 14,771.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,346.78x = 557,456,539.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,456,539.94/27,346.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,384.72

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