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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,380.98, 37,785.72 and 14,805.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,380.98, 37,785.72 and 14,805.73 is: 20,431.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,380.98 : 37,785.72 = 14,805.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,380.98/37,785.72 = 14,805.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,380.98x = 37,785.72 × 14,805.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,380.98x = 559,445,168.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,445,168.18/27,380.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,431.89

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