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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,348.89, 37,741.47 and 14,773.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,348.89, 37,741.47 and 14,773.64 is: 20,387.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,348.89 : 37,741.47 = 14,773.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,348.89/37,741.47 = 14,773.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,348.89x = 37,741.47 × 14,773.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,348.89x = 557,578,900.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,578,900.59/27,348.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,387.62

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