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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,376.49, 37,779.61 and 14,801.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,376.49, 37,779.61 and 14,801.24 is: 20,425.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,376.49 : 37,779.61 = 14,801.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,376.49/37,779.61 = 14,801.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,376.49x = 37,779.61 × 14,801.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,376.49x = 559,185,095.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,185,095.29/27,376.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,425.74

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