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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,375.93, 37,778.63 and 14,800.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,375.93, 37,778.63 and 14,800.41 is: 20,424.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,375.93 : 37,778.63 = 14,800.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,375.93/37,778.63 = 14,800.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,375.93x = 37,778.63 × 14,800.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,375.93x = 559,139,139.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,139,139.24/27,375.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,424.48

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