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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,362.48, 37,760.22 and 14,787.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,362.48, 37,760.22 and 14,787.23 is: 20,406.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,362.48 : 37,760.22 = 14,787.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,362.48/37,760.22 = 14,787.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,362.48x = 37,760.22 × 14,787.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,362.48x = 558,368,869.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,368,869.19/27,362.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,406.37

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