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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,004.68, 37,266.21 and 14,905.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,004.68, 37,266.21 and 14,905.29 is: 20,569.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,004.68 : 37,266.21 = 14,905.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,004.68/37,266.21 = 14,905.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,004.68x = 37,266.21 × 14,905.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,004.68x = 555,463,667.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,463,667.25/27,004.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,569.16

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