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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,350.76, 37,744.08 and 14,775.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,350.76, 37,744.08 and 14,775.52 is: 20,390.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,350.76 : 37,744.08 = 14,775.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,350.76/37,744.08 = 14,775.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,350.76x = 37,744.08 × 14,775.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,350.76x = 557,688,408.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,688,408.92/27,350.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,390.23

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