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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,376.78, 37,779.96 and 14,801.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,376.78, 37,779.96 and 14,801.50 is: 20,426.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,376.78 : 37,779.96 = 14,801.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,376.78/37,779.96 = 14,801.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,376.78x = 37,779.96 × 14,801.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,376.78x = 559,200,077.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,200,077.94/27,376.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,426.07

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