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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,377.70, 37,781.30 and 14,802.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,377.70, 37,781.30 and 14,802.54 is: 20,427.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,377.70 : 37,781.30 = 14,802.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,377.70/37,781.30 = 14,802.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,377.70x = 37,781.30 × 14,802.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,377.70x = 559,259,204.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,259,204.50/27,377.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,427.55

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