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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,366.87, 37,766.26 and 14,791.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,366.87, 37,766.26 and 14,791.62 is: 20,412.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,366.87 : 37,766.26 = 14,791.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,366.87/37,766.26 = 14,791.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,366.87x = 37,766.26 × 14,791.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,366.87x = 558,623,948.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,623,948.68/27,366.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,412.42

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