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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,348.25, 37,740.59 and 14,773

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,348.25, 37,740.59 and 14,773 is: 20,386.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,348.25 : 37,740.59 = 14,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,348.25/37,740.59 = 14,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,348.25x = 37,740.59 × 14,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,348.25x = 557,541,662.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,541,662.21/27,348.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,386.74

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