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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,365.46, 37,764.36 and 14,790.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,365.46, 37,764.36 and 14,790.24 is: 20,410.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,365.46 : 37,764.36 = 14,790.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,365.46/37,764.36 = 14,790.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,365.46x = 37,764.36 × 14,790.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,365.46x = 558,543,947.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,543,947.85/27,365.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,410.54

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