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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,376.13, 37,778.99 and 14,800.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,376.13, 37,778.99 and 14,800.88 is: 20,425.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,376.13 : 37,778.99 = 14,800.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,376.13/37,778.99 = 14,800.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,376.13x = 37,778.99 × 14,800.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,376.13x = 559,162,034.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,162,034.61/27,376.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,425.17

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