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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,348.63, 37,741.13 and 14,773.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,348.63, 37,741.13 and 14,773.38 is: 20,387.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,348.63 : 37,741.13 = 14,773.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,348.63/37,741.13 = 14,773.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,348.63x = 37,741.13 × 14,773.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,348.63x = 557,564,055.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,564,055.12/27,348.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,387.28

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