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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,383.28, 37,788.90 and 14,808

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,383.28, 37,788.90 and 14,808 is: 20,435.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,383.28 : 37,788.90 = 14,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,383.28/37,788.90 = 14,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,383.28x = 37,788.90 × 14,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,383.28x = 559,578,031.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,578,031.20/27,383.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,435.03

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