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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,364.59, 37,763.15 and 14,789.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,364.59, 37,763.15 and 14,789.34 is: 20,409.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,364.59 : 37,763.15 = 14,789.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,364.59/37,763.15 = 14,789.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,364.59x = 37,763.15 × 14,789.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,364.59x = 558,491,990.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,491,990.87/27,364.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,409.30

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