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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,376.62, 37,779.79 and 14,801.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,376.62, 37,779.79 and 14,801.37 is: 20,425.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,376.62 : 37,779.79 = 14,801.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,376.62/37,779.79 = 14,801.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,376.62x = 37,779.79 × 14,801.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,376.62x = 559,192,387.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,192,387.41/27,376.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,425.91

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