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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,007.21, 37,269.96 and 14,907.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,007.21, 37,269.96 and 14,907.70 is: 20,572.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,007.21 : 37,269.96 = 14,907.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,007.21/37,269.96 = 14,907.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,007.21x = 37,269.96 × 14,907.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,007.21x = 555,609,214.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,609,214.98/27,007.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,572.62

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