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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,004.69, 37,265.59 and 14,739.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,004.69, 37,265.59 and 14,739.62 is: 20,340.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,004.69 : 37,265.59 = 14,739.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,004.69/37,265.59 = 14,739.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,004.69x = 37,265.59 × 14,739.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,004.69x = 549,280,635.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,280,635.68/27,004.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,340.19

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