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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,365.59, 37,764.53 and 14,790.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,365.59, 37,764.53 and 14,790.34 is: 20,410.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,365.59 : 37,764.53 = 14,790.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,365.59/37,764.53 = 14,790.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,365.59x = 37,764.53 × 14,790.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,365.59x = 558,550,238.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,550,238.64/27,365.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,410.68

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