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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,358.62, 37,754.85 and 14,783.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,358.62, 37,754.85 and 14,783.34 is: 20,400.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,358.62 : 37,754.85 = 14,783.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,358.62/37,754.85 = 14,783.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,358.62x = 37,754.85 × 14,783.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,358.62x = 558,142,784.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,142,784.20/27,358.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,400.98

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