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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,350.47, 37,743.68 and 14,775.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,350.47, 37,743.68 and 14,775.22 is: 20,389.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,350.47 : 37,743.68 = 14,775.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,350.47/37,743.68 = 14,775.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,350.47x = 37,743.68 × 14,775.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,350.47x = 557,671,175.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,671,175.61/27,350.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,389.82

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