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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,376.68, 37,779.66 and 14,801.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,376.68, 37,779.66 and 14,801.16 is: 20,425.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,376.68 : 37,779.66 = 14,801.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,376.68/37,779.66 = 14,801.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,376.68x = 37,779.66 × 14,801.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,376.68x = 559,182,792.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,182,792.41/27,376.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,425.52

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