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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,362.25, 37,759.91 and 14,787

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,362.25, 37,759.91 and 14,787 is: 20,406.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,362.25 : 37,759.91 = 14,787 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,362.25/37,759.91 = 14,787/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,362.25x = 37,759.91 × 14,787
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,362.25x = 558,355,789.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,355,789.17/27,362.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,406.06

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