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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,359.39, 37,755.98 and 14,784.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,359.39, 37,755.98 and 14,784.14 is: 20,402.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,359.39 : 37,755.98 = 14,784.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,359.39/37,755.98 = 14,784.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,359.39x = 37,755.98 × 14,784.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,359.39x = 558,189,694.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,189,694.16/27,359.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,402.12

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