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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,358.26, 37,754.33 and 14,783.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,358.26, 37,754.33 and 14,783.01 is: 20,400.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,358.26 : 37,754.33 = 14,783.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,358.26/37,754.33 = 14,783.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,358.26x = 37,754.33 × 14,783.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,358.26x = 558,122,637.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,122,637.93/27,358.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,400.52

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