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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,346.79, 37,738.56 and 14,771.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,346.79, 37,738.56 and 14,771.54 is: 20,384.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,346.79 : 37,738.56 = 14,771.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,346.79/37,738.56 = 14,771.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,346.79x = 37,738.56 × 14,771.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,346.79x = 557,456,459.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,456,459.89/27,346.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,384.72

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