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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,359.06, 37,755.51 and 14,783.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,359.06, 37,755.51 and 14,783.81 is: 20,401.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,359.06 : 37,755.51 = 14,783.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,359.06/37,755.51 = 14,783.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,359.06x = 37,755.51 × 14,783.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,359.06x = 558,170,380.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,170,380.68/27,359.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,401.66

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