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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,362.13, 37,759.73 and 14,786.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,362.13, 37,759.73 and 14,786.88 is: 20,405.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,362.13 : 37,759.73 = 14,786.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,362.13/37,759.73 = 14,786.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,362.13x = 37,759.73 × 14,786.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,362.13x = 558,348,596.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,348,596.34/27,362.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,405.89

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