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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,379.62, 37,783.98 and 14,804.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,379.62, 37,783.98 and 14,804.37 is: 20,430.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,379.62 : 37,783.98 = 14,804.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,379.62/37,783.98 = 14,804.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,379.62x = 37,783.98 × 14,804.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,379.62x = 559,368,019.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,368,019.99/27,379.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,430.09

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