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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,354.52, 37,749.22 and 14,779.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,354.52, 37,749.22 and 14,779.24 is: 20,395.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,354.52 : 37,749.22 = 14,779.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,354.52/37,749.22 = 14,779.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,354.52x = 37,749.22 × 14,779.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,354.52x = 557,904,782.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,904,782.19/27,354.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,395.34

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