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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,360.76, 37,757.84 and 14,785.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,360.76, 37,757.84 and 14,785.50 is: 20,403.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,360.76 : 37,757.84 = 14,785.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,360.76/37,757.84 = 14,785.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,360.76x = 37,757.84 × 14,785.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,360.76x = 558,268,543.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,268,543.32/27,360.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,403.99

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