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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,360.26, 37,757.10 and 14,785

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,360.26, 37,757.10 and 14,785 is: 20,403.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,360.26 : 37,757.10 = 14,785 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,360.26/37,757.10 = 14,785/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,360.26x = 37,757.10 × 14,785
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,360.26x = 558,238,723.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,238,723.50/27,360.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,403.27

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