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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,377.63, 37,781.06 and 14,802.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,377.63, 37,781.06 and 14,802.38 is: 20,427.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,377.63 : 37,781.06 = 14,802.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,377.63/37,781.06 = 14,802.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,377.63x = 37,781.06 × 14,802.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,377.63x = 559,249,344.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,249,344.01/27,377.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,427.24

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