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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,350.76, 37,744.06 and 14,775.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,350.76, 37,744.06 and 14,775.50 is: 20,390.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,350.76 : 37,744.06 = 14,775.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,350.76/37,744.06 = 14,775.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,350.76x = 37,744.06 × 14,775.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,350.76x = 557,687,358.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,687,358.53/27,350.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,390.20

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