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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,388.62, 37,796.31 and 14,813.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,388.62, 37,796.31 and 14,813.37 is: 20,442.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,388.62 : 37,796.31 = 14,813.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,388.62/37,796.31 = 14,813.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,388.62x = 37,796.31 × 14,813.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,388.62x = 559,890,724.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,890,724.66/27,388.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,442.46

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