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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,357.39, 37,753.22 and 14,782.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,357.39, 37,753.22 and 14,782.14 is: 20,399.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,357.39 : 37,753.22 = 14,782.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,357.39/37,753.22 = 14,782.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,357.39x = 37,753.22 × 14,782.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,357.39x = 558,073,309.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,073,309.58/27,357.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,399.36

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