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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,737.49, 38,277.74 and 14,990.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,737.49, 38,277.74 and 14,990.64 is: 20,687.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,737.49 : 38,277.74 = 14,990.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,737.49/38,277.74 = 14,990.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,737.49x = 38,277.74 × 14,990.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,737.49x = 573,807,820.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,807,820.35/27,737.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,687.09

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