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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,349.26, 37,741.98 and 14,774

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,349.26, 37,741.98 and 14,774 is: 20,388.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,349.26 : 37,741.98 = 14,774 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,349.26/37,741.98 = 14,774/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,349.26x = 37,741.98 × 14,774
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,349.26x = 557,600,012.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,600,012.52/27,349.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,388.12

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