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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,364.96, 37,763.66 and 14,789.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,364.96, 37,763.66 and 14,789.72 is: 20,409.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,364.96 : 37,763.66 = 14,789.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,364.96/37,763.66 = 14,789.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,364.96x = 37,763.66 × 14,789.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,364.96x = 558,513,957.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,513,957.58/27,364.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,409.82

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