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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,374.63, 37,777.08 and 14,799.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,374.63, 37,777.08 and 14,799.47 is: 20,423.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,374.63 : 37,777.08 = 14,799.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,374.63/37,777.08 = 14,799.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,374.63x = 37,777.08 × 14,799.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,374.63x = 559,080,499.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,080,499.26/27,374.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,423.31

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