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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,350.64, 37,743.90 and 14,775.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,350.64, 37,743.90 and 14,775.40 is: 20,390.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,350.64 : 37,743.90 = 14,775.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,350.64/37,743.90 = 14,775.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,350.64x = 37,743.90 × 14,775.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,350.64x = 557,681,220.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,681,220.06/27,350.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,390.06

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