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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,350.26, 37,743.36 and 14,775

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,350.26, 37,743.36 and 14,775 is: 20,389.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,350.26 : 37,743.36 = 14,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,350.26/37,743.36 = 14,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,350.26x = 37,743.36 × 14,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,350.26x = 557,658,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,658,144/27,350.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,389.50

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