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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,377.24, 37,780.59 and 14,801.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,377.24, 37,780.59 and 14,801.99 is: 20,426.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,377.24 : 37,780.59 = 14,801.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,377.24/37,780.59 = 14,801.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,377.24x = 37,780.59 × 14,801.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,377.24x = 559,227,652.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,227,652.46/27,377.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,426.74

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