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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,377.69, 37,781.15 and 14,802.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,377.69, 37,781.15 and 14,802.44 is: 20,427.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,377.69 : 37,781.15 = 14,802.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,377.69/37,781.15 = 14,802.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,377.69x = 37,781.15 × 14,802.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,377.69x = 559,252,943.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,252,943.09/27,377.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,427.33

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