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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,388.28, 37,795.80 and 14,813

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,388.28, 37,795.80 and 14,813 is: 20,441.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,388.28 : 37,795.80 = 14,813 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,388.28/37,795.80 = 14,813/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,388.28x = 37,795.80 × 14,813
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,388.28x = 559,869,185.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,869,185.40/27,388.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,441.93

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