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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,363.55, 37,761.69 and 14,788.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,363.55, 37,761.69 and 14,788.30 is: 20,407.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,363.55 : 37,761.69 = 14,788.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,363.55/37,761.69 = 14,788.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,363.55x = 37,761.69 × 14,788.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,363.55x = 558,431,200.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,431,200.23/27,363.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,407.85

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