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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,366.31, 37,765.51 and 14,791.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,366.31, 37,765.51 and 14,791.06 is: 20,411.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,366.31 : 37,765.51 = 14,791.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,366.31/37,765.51 = 14,791.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,366.31x = 37,765.51 × 14,791.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,366.31x = 558,591,924.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,591,924.34/27,366.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,411.66

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