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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,362.18, 37,759.81 and 14,786.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,362.18, 37,759.81 and 14,786.93 is: 20,405.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,362.18 : 37,759.81 = 14,786.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,362.18/37,759.81 = 14,786.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,362.18x = 37,759.81 × 14,786.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,362.18x = 558,351,625.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,351,625.45/27,362.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,405.96

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