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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,354.39, 37,749.08 and 14,779.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,354.39, 37,749.08 and 14,779.14 is: 20,395.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,354.39 : 37,749.08 = 14,779.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,354.39/37,749.08 = 14,779.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,354.39x = 37,749.08 × 14,779.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,354.39x = 557,898,864.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,898,864.30/27,354.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,395.22

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