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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,346.83, 37,738.62 and 14,771.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,346.83, 37,738.62 and 14,771.58 is: 20,384.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,346.83 : 37,738.62 = 14,771.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,346.83/37,738.62 = 14,771.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,346.83x = 37,738.62 × 14,771.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,346.83x = 557,459,044.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,459,044.42/27,346.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,384.78

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