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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,380.69, 37,785.35 and 14,805.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,380.69, 37,785.35 and 14,805.44 is: 20,431.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,380.69 : 37,785.35 = 14,805.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,380.69/37,785.35 = 14,805.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,380.69x = 37,785.35 × 14,805.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,380.69x = 559,428,733.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,428,733.04/27,380.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,431.51

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