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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,370.24, 37,770.96 and 14,795

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,370.24, 37,770.96 and 14,795 is: 20,417.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,370.24 : 37,770.96 = 14,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,370.24/37,770.96 = 14,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,370.24x = 37,770.96 × 14,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,370.24x = 558,821,353.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,821,353.20/27,370.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,417.12

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