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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,357.55, 37,753.41 and 14,782.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,357.55, 37,753.41 and 14,782.30 is: 20,399.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,357.55 : 37,753.41 = 14,782.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,357.55/37,753.41 = 14,782.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,357.55x = 37,753.41 × 14,782.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,357.55x = 558,082,232.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,082,232.64/27,357.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,399.57

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