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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,381.69, 37,786.73 and 14,806.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,381.69, 37,786.73 and 14,806.44 is: 20,432.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,381.69 : 37,786.73 = 14,806.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,381.69/37,786.73 = 14,806.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,381.69x = 37,786.73 × 14,806.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,381.69x = 559,486,950.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,486,950.54/27,381.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,432.89

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