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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,382.98, 37,788.48 and 14,807.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,382.98, 37,788.48 and 14,807.73 is: 20,434.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,382.98 : 37,788.48 = 14,807.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,382.98/37,788.48 = 14,807.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,382.98x = 37,788.48 × 14,807.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,382.98x = 559,561,608.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,561,608.95/27,382.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,434.65

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