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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,376.94, 37,780.11 and 14,801.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,376.94, 37,780.11 and 14,801.69 is: 20,426.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,376.94 : 37,780.11 = 14,801.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,376.94/37,780.11 = 14,801.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,376.94x = 37,780.11 × 14,801.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,376.94x = 559,209,287.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,209,287.49/27,376.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,426.29

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