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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,363.58, 37,761.77 and 14,788.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,363.58, 37,761.77 and 14,788.33 is: 20,407.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,363.58 : 37,761.77 = 14,788.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,363.58/37,761.77 = 14,788.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,363.58x = 37,761.77 × 14,788.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,363.58x = 558,433,347.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,433,347.80/27,363.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,407.91

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