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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,359.19, 37,755.67 and 14,783.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,359.19, 37,755.67 and 14,783.94 is: 20,401.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,359.19 : 37,755.67 = 14,783.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,359.19/37,755.67 = 14,783.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,359.19x = 37,755.67 × 14,783.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,359.19x = 558,177,559.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,177,559.94/27,359.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,401.83

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