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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,363.75, 37,761.98 and 14,788.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,363.75, 37,761.98 and 14,788.50 is: 20,408.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,363.75 : 37,761.98 = 14,788.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,363.75/37,761.98 = 14,788.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,363.75x = 37,761.98 × 14,788.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,363.75x = 558,442,967.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,442,967.29/27,363.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,408.13

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