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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,364.81, 37,763.44 and 14,789.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,364.81, 37,763.44 and 14,789.56 is: 20,409.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,364.81 : 37,763.44 = 14,789.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,364.81/37,763.44 = 14,789.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,364.81x = 37,763.44 × 14,789.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,364.81x = 558,504,661.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,504,661.69/27,364.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,409.59

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