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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,366.55, 37,765.82 and 14,791.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,366.55, 37,765.82 and 14,791.30 is: 20,411.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,366.55 : 37,765.82 = 14,791.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,366.55/37,765.82 = 14,791.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,366.55x = 37,765.82 × 14,791.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,366.55x = 558,605,660.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,605,660.21/27,366.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,411.99

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